unitarianism
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• noun
A theological movement and religious tradition (typically capitalized as Unitarianism) that affirms the single, undivided nature of God in contrast to the traditional Christian doctrine of the Trinity, while emphasizing reason, conscience, and freedom of religious belief.
"During the nineteenth century, Unitarianism had a profound influence on New England literature, social reform, and higher education."
The political principle or advocacy of a unitary system of government in which sovereign authority is vested in a single central administration rather than divided among federated states.
"The constitutional debate centered on whether strict unitarianism or decentralized federalism would better serve the diverse regions of the republic."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 17th century from 'Unitarian' (coined from Latin 'unitas', meaning 'unity' or 'oneness') plus the suffix '-ism', originally denoting theological movements in Poland and Transylvania that rejected the doctrine of the Trinity.