nondualism

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noun

The belief that dualism and dichotomy are illusory phenomena, that things such as mind and body may remain distinct while not actually being separate.

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Meanings

nounnondualism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe belief that dualism and dichotomy are illusory phenomena, that things such as mind and body may remain distinct while not actually being separate.

Origin

From non- + dualism, to translate the Sanskrit term अद्बैत (advaita, “not two”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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