meletian

meletian
I. \\mə̇ˈlēshən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Meletius, 4th century A.D. bishop of Lycopolis + English -an
: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis
II. noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member or supporter of a schismatic party upholding Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis in exercising episcopal functions in the see of Alexandria early in the 4th century A.D.
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Meletius died 381 A.D. Greek ecclesiastic, bishop of Antioch + English -an
: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Antioch in Syria
IV. noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member or supporter of a schism occasioned by dissensions over the opinions of Meletius the bishop of Antioch

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