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pleroma

Pronunciation: /pləˈrəʊmə/

Definition of pleroma

noun

[in singular]
  • 1(in Gnosticism) the spiritual universe as the abode of God and of the totality of the divine powers and emanations.
  • 2(in Christian theology) the totality or fullness of the Godhead which dwells in Christ.

Derivatives

pleromatic

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Greek plērōma 'that which fills', from plēroun 'make full', from plērēs 'full'

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