Knoxian

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adjective

Of or relating to John Knox (c. 1514–1572), Scottish clergyman and a leader of the Protestant Reformation, considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination in Scotland.

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Meanings

adjectiveKnoxian (comparative more Knoxian, superlative most Knoxian)

comparative more Knoxian · superlative most Knoxian

  1. Of or relating to John Knox (c. 1514–1572), Scottish clergyman and a leader of the Protestant Reformation, considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination in Scotland.

Origin

From Knox + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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