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eras·tian
I. \ə̇ˈrastēən, ēˈr-, -schən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Thomas Erastus (Lieber or Liebler) died 1583 German-Swiss physician and Zwinglian theologian + English -ian
1. : of or relating to the physician and theologian Erastus or his doctrines
2. : of, characterized by, or advocating Erastianism
< an erastian doctrine of the relation of church and state >
< erastian arguments >
II. noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: a supporter of Erastian doctrines; especially : an upholder of state supremacy in ecclesiastical affairs
< the 17th century English Erastians > |