Russellite

noun

Rus·​sell·​ite

ˈrəsəˌlīt

plural -s

dated, sometimes disparaging

: a follower of the teachings of Charles T. Russell : jehovah's witness

Word History

Etymology

Charles Taze Russell †1916 American religious leader + English -ite

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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