Paulinian

1 of 2

adjective

Pau·​lin·​i·​an

pȯˈlinēən

: pauline

Paulinian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: paulinist

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin paulinus of or pertaining to Paul (from Paulus Paul) + English -an

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