Adullamite

noun

Adul·​lam·​ite

ə-ˈdə-lə-ˌmīt

plural -s

: one of a small group of seceders from a particular political or intellectual position

especially : one who withdraws to join with others in forming a new group

Word History

Etymology

(Cave of) Adullam + English -ite

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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