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Adul·lam·ite | \ ə-ˈdə-lə-ˌmīt \
plural -s
Definition of Adullamite
: one of a small group of seceders from a particular political or intellectual position especially : one who withdraws to join with others in forming a new group
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The first known use of Adullamite was in 1866
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