n.
Pronunciation: ˌ yü-n ə - ' v ə r-s ə - ˌ li-z ə m
Function: noun
Date: 1805
1 often capitalized a : a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved b : the principles and practices of a liberal Christian denomination founded in the 18th century orig. to uphold belief in universal salvation and now united with Unitarianism
2 : something that is universal in scope
3 : the state of being universal : UNIVERSALITY
– uni · ver · sal · ist \ -s( ə -)list \ noun or adjective often cap