Basilidian

1 of 2

adjective

Bas·​i·​lid·​i·​an

¦basə¦lidēən,

-azə-

: of, relating to, or taught by Basilides, a Gnostic of Alexandria

Basilidian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a follower of Basilides

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Basilides †ab a.d. 140 gnostic of Alexandria + English -ian

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