释义 |
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 |