antinomian

an·ti·no·mi·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-ti-noh-mee-uh n]
- /ˌæn tɪˈnoʊ mi ən/
- /ˌantɪnˈəʊmiən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-noh-mee-uh n]
- /ˌæn tɪˈnoʊ mi ən/

Definitions of antinomian word

adjective antinomian relating to the doctrine that by faith and the dispensation of grace a Christian is released from the obligation of adhering to any moral law 3
noun antinomian a member of a Christian sect holding such a doctrine 3
noun antinomian one who believes in the doctrine that, because of grace (sense 11) grace (sense 11b), right conduct is unnecessary for salvation 3
adjective antinomian of this doctrine 3
noun antinomian a person who maintains that Christians are freed from the moral law by virtue of grace as set forth in the gospel. 1
noun antinomian Of or relating to the view that Christians are released by grace from the obligation of observing the moral law. 1

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Origin of antinomian

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Medieval Latin Antinom(ī) name of sect (plural of Antinomus opponent of (the moral) law < Greek antí anti- + nómos law) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Antinomian

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exclamation

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antinomian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

antinomian usage trend in Literature

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