Puseyism
- noun
- /ˈpjuːziˌɪzəm/
- Formal
- The theological debates of the 19th century often centered around Puseyism and its influence on Anglican doctrine.
Examples
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Many clergy opposed the ritual practices promoted by Puseyism.
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The teachings of Puseyism emphasize the importance of tradition.
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Her granduncle was an ardent supporter of Puseyism during the peak of the Oxford Movement.
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What is Puseyism?
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During the 19th century, the growth of Puseyism significantly impacted the Church of England's liturgical practices.
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Critics of Puseyism argued that its emphasis on tradition undermined the spirit of reform within the church.
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Many theologians studied Puseyism to understand its role in shaping modern Anglican beliefs.
Synonyms
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A 19th-century group in the Church of England that wanted to bring back Catholic traditions and oppose some modern changes
Religious ideas from the Oxford Movement that revive older Church of England rituals
A 19th-century group in the Church of England that wanted to bring back Catholic rituals
A movement in the Anglican church that returns to traditional Catholic beliefs and ritual worship
Surface Forms
Morphology
Puseyism = Pusey (transparent) = Pusey + ism
Formed by a proper name (Pusey) plus the productive suffix '-ism' denoting a doctrine or movement; the meaning directly follows that pattern.
Etymology
Puseyism comes from the name of Edward Bouverie Pusey, a leader of the Oxford Movement in the Church of England, plus the ending -ism, which means 'a system of belief'. So Puseyism means the religious teachings and practices that Pusey supported.