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absolutism

Absolutism (noun) means Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

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Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.

Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.

Positiveness; the state of being absolute.

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Etymology

First attested in 1753 (in the theological sense); attested in 1830 in the political sense. From absolute + -ism, based after French absolutisme.

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What is the meaning of absolutism?

"absolutism" (noun) means doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

What are the different meanings of absolutism?

"absolutism" has 3 main meanings: 1. Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner; 2. The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism; 3. Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.