Capernaite
noun
Ca·per·na·ite
\kəˈpərnēˌīt\
Definition of Capernaite
-s
1 : a native or inhabitant of Capernaum
2 : one who believes in transubstantiation; specifically : one who interprets literally Jesus' discourse at Capernaum on the bread of life (John 6:26–58)
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Origin and Etymology of capernaite
Capernaum, city in ancient Palestine + English -ite
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