ca·per·na·ite \kəˈpərnēˌīt\noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology:Capernaum, city in ancient Palestine + English -ite 1.: a native or inhabitant of Capernaum 2.: one who believes in transubstantiation; specifically: one who interprets literally Jesus' discourse at Capernaum on the bread of life (Jn 6:26-58) — usually used disparagingly