Origen

biographical name

Or·​i·​gen ˈȯr-ə-jən How to pronounce Origen (audio)
ˈär-
185?–?254 Oregenes Adamantius Greek (Egyptian-born) Christian writer, teacher, and mystic

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“Origen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Origen. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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