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Meletian

Meletian noun: a member of a large group of denominations in early Christian history.

Noun

Meletian (plural Meletians)

  1. (historical) A member of a large group of denominations in early Christian history.

Adjective

Meletian (comparative more Meletian, superlative most Meletian)

  1. Of or relating to such denominations.

Forms of Meletian

Noun
pluralMeletians
Adjective
comparativemore Meletian
superlativemost Meletian

Origin of Meletian

From Meletius + -ian, named after Meletius of Lycopolis.

Questions about Meletian

What does Meletian mean?
Meletian means a member of a large group of denominations in early Christian history.
What part of speech is Meletian?
Meletian can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of Meletian?
The plural of Meletian is Meletians.

Words near Meletian in the dictionary

  1. meles
  2. Melesina
  3. Melesio
  4. Melesios
  5. Melete
  6. Meletian
  7. Meletians
  8. Meletius
  9. Meletus
  10. melezitose
  11. Melfi

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