"preexistentism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From preexistent + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|preexistent|ism}} preexistent + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} preexistentism (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) The theory that souls exist prior to their association with human bodies. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy
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