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Marcionite

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or related to Marcion, Marcionism, or the Marcionites.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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noun

Meaning 2

A follower of Marcionism.

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Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

From Late Latin Marcionita, from Mārciōn + -ita (“-ite”), from Koine Greek Μᾱρκῑ́ων (Mārkī́ōn, “Marcion”), equivalent to Marcion + -ite.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: Marcioniticus — of or related to Marcion, Marcionism, or the Marcionites
  • Portuguese: marcionita — of or related to Marcion, Marcionism, or the Marcionites
  • Portuguese: marcionista — of or related to Marcion, Marcionism, or the Marcionites
  • Ancient Greek: Μαρκιωνιστής (Markiōnistḗs) — a follower of Marcionism
  • Latin: Marcionita — a follower of Marcionism
  • Portuguese: marcionita — a follower of Marcionism
  • Portuguese: marcionista — a follower of Marcionism