Athanasian

adjective

Ath·a·na·sian ˌa-thə-ˈnā-zhən

-shən

: of or relating to Athanasius or his advocacy of the homoousian doctrine against Arianism

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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“Athanasian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Athanasian. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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