Sabellian

American  

[suh-bel-ee-uhn] / səˈbɛl i ən /

noun

1. a member of a group of early Italian peoples including the Samnites and Sabines.

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Sabellian British  

/ səˈbɛlɪən /

noun

1. an extinct language or group of languages of ancient Italy, surviving only in a few inscriptions belonging to the Osco-Umbrian group

2. a member of any of the ancient peoples speaking this language, including the Sabines

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adjective

1. of or relating to this language or its speakers

Etymology

Origin of Sabellian

1595–1605; < Latin Sabell ( us ) a member of any of the Oscan-speaking Italic ethnic groups + -ian

Example Sentences

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

Thus, after revolving around the theological circle, we are surprised to find that the Sabellian ends where the Ebionite had begun; and that the incomprehensible mystery which excites our adoration, eludes our inquiry.

From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 by Milman, Henry Hart

In 1668 he was imprisoned for publishing The Sandy Foundation Shaken, in which Sabellian views were advocated.

From Unitarianism by Tarrant, W.G.

This Sabellian idea, though officially condemned, has been often held in later times.

From Unitarianism by Tarrant, W.G.

The last of these condemns the Nicene of one essence—clearly as Sabellian, though no reason is given.

From The Arian Controversy by Gwatkin, Henry Melvill