noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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

All synonyms

bibliolatrycharismatic movementfanaticismrevivalsanctimonyzeal

Etymology

From Pentecostal + -ism.