Aitkenite

noun

Ait·​ken·​ite

ˈāt-kə-ˌnīt,

ˈā-

plural -s

: a follower of Aitken in desiring to introduce into the Anglican Church certain Methodist practices and views especially in regard to conversion

Word History

Etymology

Robert Aitken †1873 Scottish clergyman + English -ite

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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