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Melanchthonian

adjective
Mel·​anch·​tho·​nian | \ ¦meˌlaŋ(k)¦thōnēən, mə̇¦la-, -ōnyən\

Definition of Melanchthonian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the reformer Melanchthon or his theological teachings or views

Melanchthonian

noun
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plural -s

Definition of Melanchthonian (Entry 2 of 2)

: a follower of Melanchthon

History and Etymology for Melanchthonian

Adjective

Philipp Melanchthon (Schwarzert) †1560 German scholar and religious reformer + English -ian

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