Voëtian

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adjective

Vo·​ë·​tian
(ˈ)vō¦ēshən
: of or relating to Voëtius the Calvinist opponent of Arminianism, Cocceianism, and Cartesianism

Voëtian

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noun

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plural -s
: a follower of Voëtius

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Gysbertus Voëtius (Latinized name of Gisbert Voët) †1676 Dutch theologian + English -an

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“Voëtian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vo%C3%ABtian. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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