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单词 nouthetic
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Definition of nouthetic in English:

nouthetic

adjective nuːˈθɛtɪk
US
  • Designating a type of counselling in use among certain Christian groups, in which subjects are instructed to amend sinful behaviour and attitudes in accordance with biblical doctrine; (also, of a person) practising such counselling.

Origin

1970s. Either from ancient Greek νουθετικός or directly from ancient Greek νουθετεῖν to put in mind, admonish, warn, rebuke (frequently in New Testament; from νοῦς + -θετεῖν (in νομοθετεῖν to make laws from νομοθέτης)) + -ic; compare -thetic.

 
 

Definition of nouthetic in US English:

nouthetic

adjectivenuːˈθɛtɪk
US
  • Designating a type of counselling in use among certain Christian groups, in which subjects are instructed to amend sinful behaviour and attitudes in accordance with biblical doctrine; (also, of a person) practising such counselling.

Origin

1970s. Either from ancient Greek νουθετικός or directly from ancient Greek νουθετεῖν to put in mind, admonish, warn, rebuke (frequently in New Testament; from νοῦς + -θετεῖν (in νομοθετεῖν to make laws from νομοθέτης)) + -ic; compare -thetic.

 
 
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