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Arminian

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the soteriological doctrine of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Christianity, Protestantism

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noun

Meaning 2

A person who follows the soteriological doctrine of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius that people are able to choose to resist or accept divine grace and therefore faith and salvation through free will.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Christianity, Protestantism

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

of or relating to Arminianism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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noun

Meaning 4

adherent of Arminianism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: disciple, adherent

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch arminiaan. Equivalent to Arminius + -an.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: arminiaans — relating to the soteriological doctrine of Jacobus Arminius
  • Polish: arminiański — relating to the soteriological doctrine of Jacobus Arminius
  • Portuguese: arminiano — relating to the soteriological doctrine of Jacobus Arminius
  • Dutch: arminiaan — follower the soteriological doctrine of Jacobus Arminius
  • Polish: arminianin — follower the soteriological doctrine of Jacobus Arminius
  • Portuguese: arminiano — follower the soteriological doctrine of Jacobus Arminius