Melanchthonian

1 of 2

adjective

Mel·​anch·​tho·​nian

¦meˌlaŋ(k)¦thōnēən,

mə̇¦la-,

-ōnyən

: of or relating to the reformer Melanchthon or his theological teachings or views

Melanchthonian

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noun

"

plural -s

: a follower of Melanchthon

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Philipp Melanchthon (Schwarzert) †1560 German scholar and religious reformer + English -ian

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