absolutism in Dutch
absolutism in Dutch is predestinatieleer, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij — absolutism means (religion) The belief that God has fixed everything in advance through absolute decrees.
absolutism in Dutch
predestinatieleer
(theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absolutisme
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
alleenheerschappij
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
absolutisme
(philosophy) Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute. [First attested in the late 19th century.]
What does "absolutism" mean?
- noun (religion) The belief that God has fixed everything in advance through absolute decrees.
- noun (politics) Government in which one ruler holds complete and unrestricted power.
- noun (philosophy) The belief that there is a single, ultimate reality or truth.
- noun The quality of being completely fixed or certain, without exceptions.
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What is "absolutism" in Dutch?
"absolutism" in Dutch is predestinatieleer, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij. absolutism means: (religion) The belief that God has fixed everything in advance through absolute decrees.
Are there other ways to say "absolutism" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "absolutism": predestinatieleer, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij.
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