dichotomism

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noun

The belief that the human being is formed of two components: material (body or flesh) and spiritual (soul or spirit).

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Meanings

noundichotomism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleThe belief that the human being is formed of two components: material (body or flesh) and spiritual (soul or spirit).

Origin

From dichotomy + -ism.

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APA

dichotomism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dichotomism

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“dichotomism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dichotomism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dichotomism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dichotomism.

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