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pro·​to·​canonical | \ ¦prōt(ˌ)ō+ \

Definition of protocanonical

: of, relating to, or constituting those books of the Bible accepted early into the biblical canon without serious controversy — compare deuterocanonical

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History and Etymology for protocanonical

New Latin protocanonicus protocanonical (from prot- + Late Latin canonicus belonging to the canon of Scripture) + English -al

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“Protocanonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protocanonical. Accessed 22 Aug. 2021.

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