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Anselmian

adjective
An·​sel·​mi·​an | \ (ˈ)an¦selmēən\
variants: or Anselmic \ -​mik \

Definition of Anselmian

: of or relating to the scholastic philosopher St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) the Anselmian logic

First Known Use of Anselmian

1849, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Anselmian

St. Anselm of Canterbury †1109 English scholastic philosopher + English -ian or -ic

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