sacramentalism

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noun

The belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.

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sacramentarianism
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Meanings

nounsacramentalism (usually uncountable, plural sacramentalisms)

plural sacramentalisms

  1. uncountableusuallylifestyleThe belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.

    Synonyms: sacramentarianism

  2. uncountableusuallylifestyleThe belief that the natural world is a reflection or imitation of a perfect supernatural one.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.

Similar
sacramentarianism

Origin

From sacramental + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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