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Pelagian
[ puh-ley-jee-uhn, -juhn ]
noun
- a follower of Pelagius, who denied original sin and believed in freedom of the will.
adjective
- of or relating to Pelagius or Pelagianism.
Pelagian
1/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪən /
adjective
- of or relating to Pelagius or his doctrines
noun
- an adherent of the doctrines of Pelagius
pelagian
2/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪən /
adjective
- of or inhabiting the open sea
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Other Words From
- Pe·lagi·an·ism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Pelagian1
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Example Sentences
Augustine directed his attention more particularly to the refutation of Pelagian heresies and human Depravity.
Scarcely was the Pelagian controversy disposed of when a new heresy appeared.
A clear light is thrown upon the matter by the history of the Pelagian, Nestorian, and Eutychian heresies.
The chaplains had been and were of the Arian and Pelagian type common in the Church till a later period.
The Pelagian takes human nature in its present condition as his type.
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