Voëtian

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adjective

Vo·​ë·​tian

(ˈ)vō¦ēshən

: of or relating to Voëtius the Calvinist opponent of Arminianism, Cocceianism, and Cartesianism

Voëtian

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noun

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plural -s

: a follower of Voëtius

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Gysbertus Voëtius (Latinized name of Gisbert Voët) †1676 Dutch theologian + English -an

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