Febronian

1 of 2

adjective

Fe·​bro·​ni·​an

fə̇ˈbrōnēən

: of, relating to, or advocating Febronianism

Febronian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: an advocate of Febronianism

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Justinus Febronius (pseudonym of Johann N. von Hontheim †1790 German Roman Catholic prelate) + English -an

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