Philippist

noun

Phil·​ip·​pist

-pə̇st

plural -s

: an adherent to or supporter of Philippism

Philippistic

¦⸗⸗¦pistik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

French philippiste, from Philipp Melanchthon †1560 + French -iste -ist

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