"Circumcellion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sɜːkəmˈsɛlɪən/ Forms: Circumcellions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Circumcellion (plural Circumcellions)
  1. (Christianity, historical) A member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom. Wikipedia link: Circumcellion Tags: historical Categories (topical): Christianity Synonyms: circumcellion Translations (member of fanatical bands): циркумцеллион (cirkumcellion) (Russian), агонистик (agonistik) (Russian)
    Sense id: en-Circumcellion-en-noun-GkxDDveS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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