Advertisement
Advertisement
Donatist
[ don-uh-tist, doh-nuh- ]
noun
- a member of a Christian sect that developed in northern Africa in a.d. 311 and maintained that it alone constituted the whole and only true church and that baptisms and ordinations of the orthodox clergy were invalid.
Donatist
/ ˈdəʊnətɪst /
noun
- a member of a schismatic heretical Christian sect originating in N Africa in 311 ad , that maintained that it alone constituted the true church
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈDonaˌtism, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- Dona·tism noun
- Dona·tistic Dona·tisti·cal adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Donatist1
Discover More
Example Sentences
A fourth part of the Donatist bishops followed the independent standard of the Maximianists.
At that moment the Donatist Purpuris brutally thrust off the bishop and took his place on the tribune.
So the unity of external organization was emphasized when it was threatened by the Gnostic, Novatian, and Donatist controversies.
The Donatist schism (see Donatists) occasioned a number of important synods.
Faustinus, a Donatist, his persecution of the Catholics, 353.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[gal-uh-maw-free ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse