luciferian

luciferian
I. \\|lüsə|firēən\ noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Lucifer died A.D.371? bishop of Cagliari, Sardinia + English -an, n. suffix
: an adherent of a schismatic sect of the early Christian church advocating a rigorous attitude toward repentant Arians
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Lucifer died A.D. 371? + English -an, adjective suffix
: of or relating to the Luciferians of the early Christian church
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Medieval Latin luciferianus, from Lucifer the devil, Satan (from Latin lucifer morning star) + Latin -ianus -an
: of, relating to, or having the quality of evil or pride attributed to Lucifer : devilish, satanic

gave him at times a certain Luciferian, a dreadful, but an heroic aspect — Hervey Allen

IV. noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: lucifer (I) + -an
: a member of a 19th century party of Satan worshipers believed to hold black masses

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