Etymology

Donatist

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Today it means: One of a group of Christians in fourth-century North Africa who broke away as a group after opposing the appointment of Caecilianus as Bishop of Carthage, and who disputed the validity of baptisms performed by others. Full definition →

Medieval Latin Dōnātista
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromDōnātista
  2. English todayDonatist

From Medieval Latin Dōnātista, from Dōnātus, one of their leaders.

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