Pelagian

[ puh-ley-jee-uhn, -juhn ]

noun

1. a follower of Pelagius, who denied original sin and believed in freedom of the will.

adjective

1. of or relating to Pelagius or Pelagianism.

Pelagian

¹

/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Pelagius or his doctrines

noun

1. an adherent of the doctrines of Pelagius

pelagian

²

/ pɛˈleɪdʒɪən /

adjective

1. of or inhabiting the open sea

Other Words From

• Pe·lagi·an·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pelagian¹

1525–35; < Late Latin Pelagiānus; -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pelagian¹

C18: from Latin pelagius, from Greek pelagios of the sea, from pelagos sea

Example Sentences

Augustine directed his attention more particularly to the refutation of Pelagian heresies and human Depravity.

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Scarcely was the Pelagian controversy disposed of when a new heresy appeared.

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A clear light is thrown upon the matter by the history of the Pelagian, Nestorian, and Eutychian heresies.

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The chaplains had been and were of the Arian and Pelagian type common in the Church till a later period.

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The Pelagian takes human nature in its present condition as his type.

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