liberation theology
A range of Christian political movements interpreting the teachings of Jesus in…A range of Christian political movements interpreting the teachings of Jesus in relation to liberation from unjust economic, social, or political conditions, first discussed in Latin America.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A range of Christian political movements interpreting the teachings of Jesus in relation to liberation from unjust economic, social, or political conditions, first discussed in Latin America.
More definitions
- a form of Christian theology (developed by South American Roman Catholics) that emphasizes social and political liberation as the anticipation of ultimate salvation
Forms
plural: liberation theologies| Singular | liberation theology |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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