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universalist

adj · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Universal in scope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Following a form of neopaganism, especially Germanic neopaganism, that is supportive of minorities and marginalized groups.

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Usage: Germanic, US

Topics: lifestyle, paganism, religion

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noun

Meaning 3

A proponent of universalism.

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noun

Meaning 4

A follower of Universalism

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noun

Meaning 5

Alternative form of Unitarian Universalist

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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adjective

Meaning 6

of or relating to or tending toward universalism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English universal Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English universalist From universal + -ist.

Real reading context

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