Montanist

noun

Mon·​ta·​nist ˈmän-tə-nist How to pronounce Montanist (audio)
: an adherent of a Christian sect arising in the late second century and stressing apocalyptic expectations, the continuing prophetic gifts of the Spirit, and strict ascetic discipline
Montanism noun

Word History

Etymology

Montanus, 2nd century a.d. Phrygian schismatic

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Montanist was in 1564

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“Montanist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Montanist. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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