Augustinism

/ɔːɡʌsˈtɪnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

Alternative, less common spelling of 'Augustinianism'; the doctrines of Saint Augustine.

Etymology

Variant form of 'Augustinianism,' using the simpler '-ism' suffix instead of '-ian-ism.' Both forms refer to the same theological system.

Kelly Says

The two spellings (Augustinianism vs. Augustinism) show how language evolves—sometimes English settles on the longer, fancier version, and the shorter one becomes archaic, like people slowly deciding fancy names are worth the extra syllables.

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