universalism

noun

uni·ver·sal·ism ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-ˌli-zəm

often capitalized

: a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved

: 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

: something that is universal in scope

: the state of being universal : universality

universalist

ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-s(ə-)list

noun or adjective often capitalized

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That’s a fundamental aspect of Judaism, not a religious aspect but a link with universalism, with historicity. —

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2023 Because of poetry’s universalism, the philosopher continues, the passage of time enriches it rather than making it out of date.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