Etymology
From universal + the suffix -ism.
Noun
universalism (countable and uncountable, plural universalisms)
- The state of being universal; universality.
- (theology, sometimes capitalized) The belief that all souls can attain salvation.
- Alternative form of Unitarian Universalism.
Related terms
Credits
New World Encyclopedia writers and editors copied and adjusted this Wiktionary entry in accordance with NWE standards. This article abides by terms of the Creative Commons CC-by-sa 3.0 License (CC-by-sa), which may be used and disseminated with proper attribution. Credit for this article is due to both New World Encyclopedia contributors and the selfless volunteer contributors of the Wikimedia Foundation. To cite this article click here for a list acceptable citing formats.The history of earlier contributions at Wiktionary is accessible to researchers here:
