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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any movement or opinion that seeks to restore something to the way it was. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   A movement that rejects much or all of contemporary Christianity and advocates a return to what is viewed as Jesus's original teachings. The Mormons are an example of a restorationist church. specifically, uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

restitutionism

Etymology

From restoration + -ism.

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