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单词 exemplarism
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Definition of exemplarism in English:

exemplarism

noun ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪz(ə)mɛɡˈzɛmplərɪz(ə)m
  • 1Philosophy and Theology. The theory that things in the world exist as imperfect copies or approximations of abstract or eternally existing patterns or archetypes; especially the theory that created things are patterned after ideas eternally existing in the mind of God. Compare "exemplar". Chiefly historical.

  • 2Theology. The doctrine that the atonement of Christ is of value to humanity purely as a moral example, especially as a lesson in the positive value of sacrifice and suffering for the benefit of others.

Origin

Late 19th century. From exemplar + -ism.

Definition of exemplarism in US English:

exemplarism

noun
  • 1Philosophy and Theology. The theory that things in the world exist as imperfect copies or approximations of abstract or eternally existing patterns or archetypes; especially the theory that created things are patterned after ideas eternally existing in the mind of God. Compare "exemplar". Chiefly historical.

  • 2Theology. The doctrine that the atonement of Christ is of value to humanity purely as a moral example, especially as a lesson in the positive value of sacrifice and suffering for the benefit of others.

Origin

Late 19th century. From exemplar + -ism.

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