Albertist

noun

Al·​ber·​tist

al-ˈbər-tist,

ˈal-bər-

plural -s

: a follower of Albertus Magnus, who adapted Aristotle's philosophy to Christian theology

Word History

Etymology

Albertus Magnus (Albert, Count von Bollstädt) †1280 German scholastic philosopher + English -ist

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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