Pentecostalism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit and is known for speaking in tongues. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues wordnet

Synonyms

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bibliolatrycharismatic movementfanaticismrevivalsanctimonyzeal

Etymology

From Pentecostal + -ism.

Related phrases

Oneness Pentecostalismholy spiritspeaking in tongues

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