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monergism

mon·er·gism
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-er-jiz-uh m]
    • /ˈmɒn ərˌdʒɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-er-jiz-uh m]
    • /ˈmɒn ərˌdʒɪz əm/

Definitions of monergism word

  • noun monergism the doctrine that the Holy Ghost acts independently of the human will in the work of regeneration. Compare synergism (def 3). 1
  • noun monergism (theology) A Christian position holding that God, through the Holy Spirit, works to bring about effectually the salvation of individuals through spiritual regeneration without cooperation from the individual. 1
  • noun monergism the Christian doctrine that the Holy Spirit alone is responsible for the spiritual regeneration of human beings 0

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Origin of monergism

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; mon- + Greek érg(on) work, deed + -ism

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Parts of speech for Monergism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

monergism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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