Etymology

adiaphorists

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Today it means: the followers of Phillip Melancthon's doctrines of Lutheranism, especially regarding the Lutheran's adoption of the Interim of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἀ-
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀ-“a”
  2. English todayAdiaphorists

From Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “a”) + διάφορα (diáphora, “different”)

Words from the same roots

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