biblism

noun

bi·​blism

ˈbī-bə-ˌli-zəm also ˈbī-ˌbli- sometimes ˈbi-ˌbli-

plural -s

often capitalized

: adherence to the Bible as the sole rule of faith

Word History

Etymology

bible + -ism

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