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Marcionist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈmɑrʃiənɪst/
  • General-American: /ˈmɑrʃənɪst/
  • General-American: /ˈmɑrsiənɪst/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːʃiənɪst/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːʃənɪst/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːsiənɪst/
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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of Marcionite, a follower of Marcionism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Marcionite

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Late Latin Marcionista, from Koine Greek Μαρκιωνιστής (Markiōnistḗs), from Μαρκιων (Markiōn) + Ancient Greek -ιστής (-istḗs). Equivalent to Marcion + -ist.