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Lefebvrism

Lefebvrism

9.9
Support for or membership in the traditional Catholic group the Society of Saint Pius X and its teachings
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛfəˈbɜrɪzəm/
translation icon : lefebvrismo
  • As debates about Vatican II continued, Lefebvrism remained influential among some conservative Catholics.

Examples

  • Many young priests have shown renewed interest in Lefebvrism and traditional liturgical practices.

  • The bishop's outspoken advocacy of Lefebvrism created significant controversy within the Catholic community.

  • Many Catholics practice Lefebvrism.

  • The Lefebvrism movement has gained popularity.

  • As debates about Vatican II continued, Lefebvrism remained influential among some conservative Catholics.

  • Many young priests have shown renewed interest in Lefebvrism and traditional liturgical practices.

  • The bishop's outspoken advocacy of Lefebvrism created significant controversy within the Catholic community.

Surface Forms

Lefebvrism singular
Lefebvrisms plural

Morphology

Lefebvrism = Lefebvre (semi-transparent) = Lefebvre + ism

The productive suffix '-ism' signals a doctrine or movement derived from the name 'Lefebvre', but understanding the specific content requires knowledge of the person behind the name.

Etymology

Lefebvrism comes from the name of a French bishop, Lefebvre, who led a traditionalist Catholic group, and the ending -ism means 'belief' or 'support', like in tourism. So, Lefebvrism means following or supporting the ideas and practices of Bishop Lefebvre.