Voltairianism

noun

Vol·​tair·​i·​an·​ism

plural -s

: the theories or practices of Voltaire characterized by a skeptical but deistic religious attitude, opposition to intolerance, and castigation of bigotry

Word History

Etymology

Voltaire †1778 French writer + English -ianism (as in trinitarianism)

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