textualism noun. ['tɛkstjʊǝlɪz(ǝ)m] E19.
[from TEXTUAL + -ISM.]
1. Strict adherence to a text, esp. that of the Scriptures; the principles or practice of a textualist. E19.

2. Textual criticism, esp. of the Bible. L19.

■ textualist noun (a) a person learned in the text of the Bible; (b) a person who adheres strictly to a text, esp. that of the Scriptures: E17.

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