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Pelagian
[ puh-ley-jee-uhn, -juhn ]
noun
- a follower of Pelagius, who denied original sin and believed in freedom of the will.
adjective
- of or relating to Pelagius or Pelagianism.
Pelagian
1/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪən /
adjective
- of or relating to Pelagius or his doctrines
noun
- an adherent of the doctrines of Pelagius
pelagian
2/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪən /
adjective
- of or inhabiting the open sea
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Other Words From
- Pe·lagi·an·ism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Pelagian1
C18: from Latin pelagius, from Greek pelagios of the sea, from pelagos sea
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Example Sentences
Augustine directed his attention more particularly to the refutation of Pelagian heresies and human Depravity.
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Scarcely was the Pelagian controversy disposed of when a new heresy appeared.
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A clear light is thrown upon the matter by the history of the Pelagian, Nestorian, and Eutychian heresies.
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The chaplains had been and were of the Arian and Pelagian type common in the Church till a later period.
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The Pelagian takes human nature in its present condition as his type.
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