Meletian

1 of 4

adjective (1)

Me·​le·​tian

mə̇ˈlēshən

: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis

Meletian

2 of 4

noun (1)

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plural -s

: a member or supporter of a schismatic party upholding Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis in exercising episcopal functions in the see of Alexandria early in the 4th century a.d.

Meletian

3 of 4

adjective (2)

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: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Antioch in Syria

Meletian

4 of 4

noun (2)

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plural -s

: a member or supporter of a schism occasioned by dissensions over the opinions of Meletius the bishop of Antioch

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Meletius, 4th century a.d. bishop of Lycopolis + English -an

Adjective (2)

Meletius †381 a.d. Greek ecclesiastic, bishop of Antioch + English -an

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