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Capernaite

noun
Ca·per·na·ite | \ kəˈpərnēˌīt \
plural -s

Definition of Capernaite 

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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History and Etymology for Capernaite

Capernaum, city in ancient Palestine + English -ite

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