English
restrictivism
From restrictive + -ism, coined by John E.
Formed from restrictive + -ism
Middle French restrictif
English restrictive
The story
From restrictive + -ism, coined by John E.
Today it means
noun The view that Christian salvation is possible only for those who have heard about the gospel of Jesus and put their faith in Jesus prior to their death.
Sources
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Etymograph / restrictivism