nomism

[ noh-miz-uhm ]

noun

1. religious conduct based on law.

nomism

/ ˈnəʊmɪzəm /

noun

1. adherence to a law or laws as a primary exercise of religion

Derived Forms

• noˈmistic, adjective

Other Words From

• no·mistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomism¹

First recorded in 1900–05; nom(o)- + -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomism¹

C20: from Greek nomos law, custom

Example Sentences

Is it really—as Christian theologians have held ever since the days of Paul, the great antagonist of Judaism—mere nomism, a religion of law, which demanded formal compliance with its statutes without regard to their inner value?

From Project Gutenberg

The feature of Judaism which first attracts an outsider's attention, and which claims a front place in this survey, is its 'Nomism' or 'Legalism.'

From Project Gutenberg