"Tertullianist" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Tertullianists [plural]
Etymology: From Tertullian + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Tertullian|ist}} Tertullian + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} Tertullianist (plural Tertullianists)
  1. (historical, religion, Christianity) An adherent of the teachings of early Christian theologian Tertullian (Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus; c.155-c.240 CE). Wikipedia link: Tertullian Tags: historical

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