Philippism
noun
Phil·ip·pism
\ˈfiləˌpizəm\
Definition of Philippism
-s
: the doctrines of the Lutheran theologian Philipp Melanchthon or his followers marked by a conciliatory policy toward both the Calvinists and the Roman Catholic Church
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Origin and Etymology of philippism
French philippisme, from Philipp Melanchthon (Schwarzert) †1560 German scholar and religious reformer + French -isme -ism
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