"continuationism" meaning in English

See continuationism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From continuation + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|continuation|ism}} continuation + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} continuationism (uncountable)
  1. The concept, especially amongst charismatic Christians, that the works of the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and miracles) continue in the modern world. Tags: uncountable Related terms: continuationist Translations (continuationism — see also continuationism): continuísmo [masculine] (Portuguese)
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