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providentialism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: Christianity

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History

Etymology

From providential + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: providentialismi — belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate
  • French: providentialisme — belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate
  • Italian: provvidenzialismo — belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate
  • Romanian: providențialism — belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate
  • Turkish: providansiyalizm — belief that all events are predetermined by God or fate