Socinian (redirected from Socinians)

So·cin·i·an  (s-sn-n)

n.

An adherent of a 16th-century Italian sect holding unitarian views, including denial of the divinity of Jesus.

adj.

Of or relating to the Socinians or their doctrines.

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[New Latin Socininus, after Laelius Socinus and Faustus Socinus.]

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So·cini·an·ism n.

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Socinian [səʊˈsɪnɪən]

n

(Christian Churches, other) a supporter of the beliefs of Faustus and Laelius Socinus, who rejected such traditional Christian doctrines as the divinity of Christ, the Trinity, and original sin, and held that those who follow Christ's virtues will be granted salvation

adj

(Christian Churches, other) of or relating to the Socinians or their beliefs

Socinianism  n

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Socinian - an adherent of the teachings of Socinus; a Christian who rejects the divinity of Christ and the Trinity and original sin; influenced the development of Unitarian theology adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another