indifferentism

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noun (1)

in·​dif·​fer·​ent·​ism in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce indifferentism (audio)
-fərn-
: indifference
specifically : belief that all religions are equally valid
indifferentist noun

indifferentist

2 of 2

noun (2)

in·​dif·​fer·​ent·​ist -ntə̇st How to pronounce indifferentist (audio)
plural -s
: one that is marked by or adheres to indifferentism

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

French indifférentiste, from indifférent + -iste -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indifferentism was in 1827

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“Indifferentism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indifferentism. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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