jansenism

/ˈdʒænsɪnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A 17th- and 18th-century Christian theological movement originating from the teachings of the Dutch theologian Cornelius Jansen.

“The Catholic Church’s condemnation of jansenism led to its prohibition in many European countries.”

Synonyms

  • Cornelism
  • jansenist theology

Antonyms

  • catholicism
  • orthodoxy