English Explanatory Dictionary

Erastian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Thomas Erastus (1524–1583), Swiss physician and theologian, or his doctrines, associated with the idea that the State should have supremacy in ecclesiastical matters.
noun
  1. A follower of Thomas Erastus.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈɹastɪən/

Word forms

Erastian Erastians

Etymology

From Erast(us) + -ian.

Related words

Erastianism Erastianize
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