Scotism

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Sco·tism ˈskō-ˌti-zəm

: the doctrines of Duns Scotus

Scotist

ˈskō-tist

noun

Scotist

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noun (2)

Sco·tist -ōtə̇st

plural -s

: an adherent of Scotism

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John Duns Scotus + English -ist

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1812, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1531, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Scotism was in 1531

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“Scotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotism. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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