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Donatist Definition

Dona·tist (dän′ə tist)

noun

a member of a North African Christian sect that flourished in the 4th cent. noted for rigorous views on morality and sanctity, esp. that of the clergy

Etymology: ML Donatista, after Donatus, Bishop of Casae Nigrae, founder of the sect

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Donatist Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bishop: A solemn conference took place at Carthage, in June, 411, in presence of 286 Catholic, and 279 Donatist bishops.

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  10. ‹ Donaldson, William H.
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