Cainite

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noun

A descendant of Cain.

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Cainian
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Meanings

nounCainite (plural Cainites)

plural Cainites

  1. JudaismChristianityA descendant of Cain.
  2. GnosticismAn adherent of Cainism, a member of a Gnostic sect that honored Cain and Judas.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Cainian
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cainian

Origin

From Cain + -ite.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

incaite
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APA

Cainite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cainite

MLA

“Cainite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cainite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Cainite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cainite.

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