Edwardean

1 of 2

adjective

Ed·​war·​de·​an

variants or Edwardian

(ˈ)e¦dwärdēən 

-wȧd-, 

-wȯ(r)d-

: of or relating to the Calvinistic theological doctrines of Jonathan Edwards : derived from such doctrines : accepting such doctrines

Edwardean

2 of 2

noun

variants or Edwardian

"

plural -s

: an adherent of the theology of Jonathan Edwards

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Jonathan Edwards †1758 American Congregational clergyman and theologian + English -ean or -ian

First Known Use

Adjective

1908, in the meaning defined above

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