"Donatist" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdəʊnətɪst/ [UK], /ˈdɒnətɪst/ [UK] Forms: Donatists [plural]
Etymology: From Medieval Latin Dōnātista, from Dōnātus, one of their leaders. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ML.|Dōnātista}} Medieval Latin Dōnātista, {{m|la|Dōnātus}} Dōnātus Head templates: {{en-noun}} Donatist (plural Donatists)
  1. (Christianity, historical) One of a group of Christians in fourth-century North Africa who broke away as a group after opposing the appointment of Caecilianus as Bishop of Carthage, and who disputed the validity of baptisms performed by others. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Christianity

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