universalism
noun
uni·ver·sal·ism
ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-ˌli-zəm 
1
often capitalized
a
: a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved
b
: the principles and practices of a liberal Christian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universal salvation and now united with Unitarianism
2
: something that is universal in scope
3
: the state of being universal : universality
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That’s a fundamental aspect of Judaism, not a religious aspect but a link with universalism, with historicity.
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Sep. 2024
This conception, rooted in Hegelian universalism, takes a view of historical progress that sees liberalism as history’s natural endpoint and the destiny of human government.
—Nathan Levine, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2023
Because of poetry’s universalism, the philosopher continues, the passage of time enriches it rather than making it out of date.
—Robyn Creswell, The New York Review of Books, 7 Oct. 2021
Liberal states and activists must tone down their legalism, moralism, and universalism.
—Jack Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2022
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Sep. 2024
This conception, rooted in Hegelian universalism, takes a view of historical progress that sees liberalism as history’s natural endpoint and the destiny of human government.
—Nathan Levine, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2023
Because of poetry’s universalism, the philosopher continues, the passage of time enriches it rather than making it out of date.
—Robyn Creswell, The New York Review of Books, 7 Oct. 2021
Liberal states and activists must tone down their legalism, moralism, and universalism.
—Jack Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2022
See all Example Sentences for universalism
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“Universalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universalism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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