immanentism

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noun (1)

im·​ma·​nent·​ism ˈi-mə-nən-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce immanentism (audio)
: any of several theories according to which God or an abstract mind or spirit pervades the world
immanentist noun or adjective
immanentistic adjective

immanentist

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noun (2)

im·​ma·​nent·​ist -nəntə̇st How to pronounce immanentist (audio)
-ˌnen-
plural -s
: an advocate of immanentism

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1907, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immanentism was in 1907

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“Immanentism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immanentism. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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