Me·le·tian
mə̇ˈlēshən
: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis
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plural -s
: a member or supporter of a schismatic party upholding Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis in exercising episcopal functions in the see of Alexandria early in the 4th century a.d.
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: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Antioch in Syria
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plural -s
: a member or supporter of a schism occasioned by dissensions over the opinions of Meletius the bishop of Antioch
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“Meletian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Meletian. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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