Pelagian
a follower of Pelagius, who denied original sin and believed in freedom of the will.
of or relating to Pelagius or Pelagianism.
Origin of Pelagian
1Other words from Pelagian
- Pe·la·gi·an·ism, noun
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How to use Pelagian in a sentence
Augustine directed his attention more particularly to the refutation of Pelagian heresies and human Depravity.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI | John LordScarcely was the Pelagian controversy disposed of when a new heresy appeared.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) | John William DraperA clear light is thrown upon the matter by the history of the Pelagian, Nestorian, and Eutychian heresies.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) | John William DraperThe chaplains had been and were of the Arian and Pelagian type common in the Church till a later period.
Henry Martyn Saint and Scholar | George SmithThe Pelagian takes human nature in its present condition as his type.
British Dictionary definitions for pelagian (1 of 2)
/ (pɛˈleɪdʒɪən) /
of or inhabiting the open sea
Origin of pelagian
1British Dictionary definitions for Pelagian (2 of 2)
/ (pɛˈleɪdʒɪən) /
of or relating to Pelagius or his doctrines
an adherent of the doctrines of Pelagius
- See also Pelagianism
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