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absolutism in Dutch

absolutism in Dutch is predestinatieleer, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij — absolutism means doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

absolutism in Dutch

predestinatieleer
noun
(theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
absolutisme
noun
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
alleenheerschappij
noun
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
absolutisme
noun
(philosophy) Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

What does "absolutism" mean?

  1. noun Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.
  2. noun The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.
  3. noun Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.
  4. noun Positiveness; the state of being absolute.
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What is "absolutism" in Dutch?

"absolutism" in Dutch is predestinatieleer, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij. absolutism means: Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

Are there other ways to say "absolutism" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "absolutism": predestinatieleer, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij.

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