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Donatist

//ˈdəʊnətɪst// noun

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Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to Donatism wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    One of a group of Christians in fourth-century North Africa who broke away as a group after opposing the appointment of Caecilianus as Bishop of Carthage, and who disputed the validity of baptisms performed by others. historical

    "Faced with petitions from the Donatists, in 311 Constantine made a decision of great significance for the future."

  2. 2
    an adherent of Donatism wordnet

Etymology

From Medieval Latin Dōnātista, from Dōnātus, one of their leaders.

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