Areopagite

noun

Ar·​e·​op·​a·​gite ˌa-rē-ˈä-pə-ˌgīt How to pronounce Areopagite (audio)
-ˌjīt,
ˌe-rē-
: a member of the Areopagus
Areopagitic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Areopagite was in the 14th century

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“Areopagite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Areopagite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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