Rappist

noun

Rapp·​ist

ˈrapə̇st

variants or Rappite

-ˌpīt

plural -s

: harmonite

Word History

Etymology

George (Johann Georg) Rapp †1847 American religious leader born in Germany + English -ist or -ite

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