Thomism

[ toh-miz-uhm ]

noun

1. the theological and philosophical system of Thomas Aquinas.

Thomism

/ ˈtəʊmɪzəm /

noun

1. the comprehensive system of philosophy and theology developed by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, and since taught and maintained by his followers, esp in the Dominican order

Thomism

1. The philosophy of Thomas Aquinas , or other philosophies inspired by his. Thomism underwent a revival starting in the middle of the nineteenth century.

Derived Forms

• ˈThomist, nounadjective
• Thoˈmistic, adjective

Other Words From

• Thomist noun adjective
• Tho·mistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thomism¹

Thom(as Aquinas) + -ism