marcionism

Mar·cion·ism

M m

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of marcionism word

noun marcionism the doctrines and principles of the Marcionites. 1
noun marcionism a Gnostic movement of the 2nd and 3rd centuries ad 0
noun marcionism the doctrines of a rigorous Christian sect of the 2d and 3d cent. that rejected the Old Testament and all but the writings of Paul in the New Testament 0

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Origin of marcionism

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; Marcion + -ism

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marcionism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.