Origenian

1 of 2

adjective

Or·​i·​geni·​an

¦ȯrə¦jēnēən,

¦är-,

-jen-

: of, relating to, or attributed to Origen

Origenian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: an adherent or follower of Origen

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Origen †a.d. 254? Christian writer, teacher, and theologian + English -an

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