marcionite

Mar·cion·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-shuh-nahyt]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəˌnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-shuh-nahyt]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of marcionite word

noun marcionite a member of a Gnostic ascetic sect that flourished from the 2nd to 7th century a.d. and that rejected the Old Testament and denied the incarnation of God in Christ. 1
adjective marcionite of or relating to the Marcionites or their doctrines. 1

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Origin of marcionite

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word Marciōnīta, dating back to 1530-40. See Marcion, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Marcionite

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marcionite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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