Meanings
nounDulcinian (plural Dulcinians)
plural Dulcinians
- historicalA member of a religious sect of the Late Middle Ages, inspired by Franciscan ideals and influenced by the Joachimites but considered heretical by the Catholic Church.
Synonyms: Dulcinite
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA member of a religious sect of the Late Middle Ages, inspired by Franciscan ideals and influenced by the Joachimites but considered heretical by the Catholic Church.
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Named after their leader, Fra Dolcino of Novara (c. 1250–1307).
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Dulcinian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dulcinian
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