Heckerism

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noun

The teaching of Isaac Thomas Hecker (1819-1888), which interprets Catholicism as promoting human aspirations after liberty and truth, and as the religion best suited to the character and institutions of the American people.

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Meanings

nounHeckerism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe teaching of Isaac Thomas Hecker (1819-1888), which interprets Catholicism as promoting human aspirations after liberty and truth, and as the religion best suited to the character and institutions of the American people.

Origin

From Hecker + -ism.

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APA

Heckerism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Heckerism

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“Heckerism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Heckerism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Heckerism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Heckerism.

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