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Pelagian

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.
  2. 2
    pelagic; of or pertaining to the sea. archaic, not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A supporter of the doctrines of Pelagius.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Pelagius + -ian.

Etymology 2

From Pelagius + -ian.

Etymology 3

Latin pelagius

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