Associations to the word «Pentecostalism»

Wiktionary

PENTECOSTALISM, noun. Christian religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit and is known for speaking in tongues.

Dictionary definition

PENTECOSTALISM, noun. The principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats