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Keswickism

noun

The religious practices associated with the Keswick Convention, in particular the holiness doctrine that also asserts that full perfection in human life is prevented by sin.

Opposite

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Meanings

nounKeswickism (uncountable)

derogatoryuncountableChristianityThe religious practices associated with the Keswick Convention, in particular the holiness doctrine that also asserts that full perfection in human life is prevented by sin.
Antonyms: eradicationism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe religious practices associated with the Keswick Convention, in particular the holiness doctrine that also asserts that full perfection in human life is prevented by sin.

Opposite

Origin

From Keswick + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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