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Voltairianism

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Definition of Voltairianism

: the theories or practices of Voltaire characterized by a skeptical but deistic religious attitude, opposition to intolerance, and castigation of bigotry

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History and Etymology for Voltairianism

Voltaire †1778 French writer + English -ianism (as in trinitarianism)

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“Voltairianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Voltairianism. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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