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solifidian

[ sol-uh-fid-ee-uhn ]

noun

, Theology.
  1. a person who maintains that faith alone, without the performance of good works, is all that is necessary for salvation.

solifidian

/ ˌsɒlɪˈfɪdɪən /

noun

  1. Christianity a person who maintains that man is justified by faith alone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌsoliˈfidianˌism, noun
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Other Words From

  • soli·fidi·an·ism noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solifidian1

1590–1600; soli- 1 + Latin fid ( ēs ) faith, belief, trust + -ian
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solifidian1

C16: from New Latin sōlifidius, from Latin sōlus sole + fides faith
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Example Sentences

Solifidian, sol-i-fid′i-an, n. one who holds that faith alone is what is necessary for justification.

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