Sabellian
Americannoun
noun
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an extinct language or group of languages of ancient Italy, surviving only in a few inscriptions belonging to the Osco-Umbrian group
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a member of any of the ancient peoples speaking this language, including the Sabines
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Sabellian
1595–1605; < Latin Sabell ( us ) a member of any of the Oscan-speaking Italic ethnic groups + -ian
Example Sentences
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A new generation of theologians took the lead, with an interpretation of the Nicene formula which made it acceptable to those who had previously regarded it as Sabellian.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
Vestinus, Sabellian peoples noted for their bravery and simplicity; the backbone of Rome’s army.
From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund
This Sabellian idea, though officially condemned, has been often held in later times.
From Unitarianism by Tarrant, W.G.
The word had a Sabellian history, and was used by Marcellus in a Sabellian sense, so that it was justly discredited as Sabellian.
From The Arian Controversy by Gwatkin, Henry Melvill
His famous letter to our Dionysius on the Sabellian controversy is not included in this volume.
From St. Dionysius of Alexandria Letters and Treatises by Alexandria, Bishop of
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