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Hopkinsian

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Hop·​kins·​ian | \ häpˈkinzēən \
plural -s

Definition of Hopkinsian

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: a follower of the clergyman Samuel Hopkins who taught a rigorous form of Calvinistic theology

Hopkinsian

adjective

Definition of Hopkinsian (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to Hopkinsians or to Hopkinsianism

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History and Etymology for Hopkinsian

Noun

Samuel Hopkins †1803 American clergyman + -ian

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“Hopkinsian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hopkinsian. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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