Molinist

1 of 2

noun (1)

Mo·​li·​nist

-nə̇st

plural -s

: an advocate or follower of the doctrine of Luis Molina

Molinist

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: an advocate or follower of the quietism of Miguel de Molinos

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish molinista, from Luis Molina †1600 + Spanish -ista -ist

Noun (2)

Spanish molinista, from Miguel de Molinos + Spanish -ista -ist

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