Grotian

adjective

Gro·​tian

ˈgrōsh(ē)ən

: of or relating to Grotius or his legal and theological theories

the Grotian conception of Christ's death

—Williston Walker

Grotianism

-ˌnizəm

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Hugo Grotius †1645 Dutch statesman + English -an

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