pelagian

Pe·la·gi·an

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [puh-ley-jee-uh n, -juh n]
- /pəˈleɪ dʒi ən, -dʒən/
- /pə.ˈleɪ.dʒiən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-ley-jee-uh n, -juh n]
- /pəˈleɪ dʒi ən, -dʒən/

Definitions of pelagian word

noun pelagian a follower of Pelagius, who denied original sin and believed in freedom of the will. 1
adjective pelagian of or relating to Pelagius or Pelagianism. 1
adjective pelagian of or inhabiting the open sea 0
adjective pelagian of or relating to Pelagius or his doctrines 0
noun pelagian an adherent of the doctrines of Pelagius 0
noun pelagian a follower of Pelagius, who affirmed freedom of the will and consequently denied the necessity of divine grace for justification and salvation 0

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Origin of pelagian

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Late Latin Pelagiānus; see -an

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Parts of speech for Pelagian

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pelagian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

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