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Circumcellion

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈsɛliən/
  • rhymes with -ɛliən

1

noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: Christianity

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of Circumcellion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: циркумцеллион (cirkumcellion) — member of fanatical bands
  • Russian: агонистик (agonistik) — member of fanatical bands