Capernaite

noun

Ca·​per·​na·​ite

kəˈpərnēˌīt

plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of Capernaum

2

: one who believes in transubstantiation

specifically : one who interprets literally Jesus' discourse at Capernaum on the bread of life (John 6:26–58)

Word History

Etymology

Capernaum, city in ancient Palestine + English -ite

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