alexandrianism

noun

al·​ex·​an·​dri·​an·​ism

ˌa-lig-ˈzan-drē-ə-ˌni-zəm,

ˌe-

plural -s

often capitalized

: the teachings or tenets of the Alexandrian culture or theology compare alexandrian school , patristic philosophy

Word History

Etymology

Alexandrian entry 1 + -ism

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

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