restorationism

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English

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Etymology

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From restoration +‎ -ism.

Noun

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restorationism (usually uncountable, plural restorationisms)

  1. Any movement or opinion that seeks to restore something to the way it was.
  2. (specifically, Christianity) A movement that rejects much or all of contemporary Christianity and advocates a return to what is viewed as Jesus's original teachings. The Mormons are an example of a restorationist church.
    Synonym: restitutionism

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