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Ath·a·na·sian

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–adjective

1.	of or pertaining to Athanasius or to the doctrines ascribed to him.

–noun

2.	Theology. a follower of Athanasius or a believer in the Athanasian Creed.

[Origin: 1580–90; Athanasi(us) + -an

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Ath·a·na·sian Audio Help   (āth'ə-nā'zhən) Pronunciation Key
adj.   Of or relating to Athanasius.

n.   A follower of Athanasius, especially in opposition to Arianism.

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Athanasian

1586, from Athanasius, archbishop of Alexandria in the reign of Constantine. The name is L., from Gk. Athanasios, from athanatos "immortal."

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Athanasian

Ath`a*na"sian\ (?; 277), a. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century.

Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.

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