Donatist
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
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.
Browse dictionary entries near Donatist
- Donatism
- donation
- donating
- Donatello
- donated surplus
- donated capital
- donated
- donate
- Donar
- Donaldson, William H.
