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adj
Of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.
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adj
Only used in Pelagian Islands
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adj
Of or pertaining to the open sea.
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Usage: archaic, not-comparable
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noun
A supporter of the doctrines of Pelagius.
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History
From Pelagius + -ian.
Calque of Latin Pelagiae as used in Īnsulae Pelagiae.
From Latin pelagius [from Ancient Greek πελάγιος (pelágios), from πέλαγος (pélagos) + -ιος (-ios)] + -an.
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