Rosminian

1 of 2

adjective

Ros·​mini·​an
(ˈ)räz¦minēən,
-mēn-
: of or relating to Antonio Rosmini-Serbati or his doctrines

Rosminian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
1
: an adherent of Rosminianism
2
: a member of the congregation of the Institute of Charity of the Roman Catholic Church

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

International Scientific Vocabulary rosmini- (from Antonio Rosmini-Serbati †1855 Italian philosopher and founder of the Institute of Charity) + -an, adjective suffix

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary rosmini- (from Antonio Rosmini -Serbati) + -an, noun suffix

First Known Use

Adjective

1843, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rosminian was in 1837

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“Rosminian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rosminian. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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