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Pelagian en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /pəˈleɪd͡ʒiən/

Etymology

From Pelagius + -ian.

Meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.

Forms

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most Pelagian Degree=Sup lexicographic
more Pelagian Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Deriveds

Pelagianize · Pelagianism · Pelagianist · Semipelagianism · Semipelagian

Translations (1)

fr pélagien (Translations)

Pelagian en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /pəˈleɪd͡ʒiən/

Etymology

From Pelagius + -ian.

Meanings

  1. A supporter of the doctrines of Pelagius.

Forms

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Pelagians Number=Plur lexicographic

Pelagian en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /pəˈleɪd͡ʒiən/

Etymology

Calque of Latin Pelagiae as used in Īnsulae Pelagiae.

Meanings

  1. Only used in Pelagian Islands