Rogerene

noun

Rog·​er·​ene
¦räjə¦rēn
variants or Rogerine
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-ə¦rīn
plural -s
: a follower of the religious leader John Rogers holding such principles as nonparticipation in war, religious liberty, and freedom in ecclesiastical matters

Word History

Etymology

rogerene from John Rogers †1721 American religious leader + English -ene (as in nazarene); rogerine alteration (influenced by English -ine, adjective suffix) of rogerene

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rogerene was in 1754

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“Rogerene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rogerene. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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