Laodicean
[ ley-od-uh-see-uhn, ley-uh-duh- ]
/ leɪˌɒd əˈsi ən, ˌleɪ ə də- /
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Definition of Laodicean
adjective
lukewarm or indifferent, especially in religion, as were the early Christians of Laodicea.
noun
a person who is lukewarm or indifferent, especially in religion.
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Origin of Laodicean
First recorded in 1605–15; Laodice(a) + -an
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British Dictionary definitions for Laodicean
laodicean
/ (ˌleɪəʊdɪˈsɪən) /
adjective
lukewarm and indifferent, esp in religious matters
noun
a person having a lukewarm attitude towards religious matters
Word Origin for laodicean
C17: referring to the early Christians of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–16)
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