Luciferian

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noun (1)

Lu·​ci·​fe·​ri·​an ¦lü-sə-¦fir-ē-ən 

plural -s

: an adherent of a schismatic sect of the early Christian church advocating a rigorous attitude toward repentant Arians

Luciferian

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adjective (1)

Lu·​ci·​fe·​ri·​an ¦lü-sə-¦fir-ē-ən 

: of or relating to the Luciferians of the early Christian church

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adjective (2)

Lu·​ci·​fe·​ri·​an ¦lü-sə-¦fir-ē-ən 

: of, relating to, or having the quality of evil or pride attributed to Lucifer : devilish, satanic

gave him at times a certain Luciferian, a dreadful, but an heroic aspect

—Hervey Allen

Luciferian

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noun (2)

Lu·​ci·​fe·​ri·​an ¦lü-sə-¦fir-ē-ən 

plural -s

: a member of a 19th century party of Satan worshipers believed to hold black masses

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Lucifer †a.d. 371? bishop of Cagliari, Sardinia + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective (1)

Lucifer †a.d. 371? + English -an, adjective suffix

Adjective (2)

Medieval Latin luciferianus, from Lucifer the devil, Satan (from Latin lucifer morning star) + Latin -ianus -an

Noun (2)

lucifer entry 1 + -an

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