Swedenborgian

adjective

Swe·​den·​bor·​gian ˌswē-dᵊn-ˈbȯr-j(ē-)ən How to pronounce Swedenborgian (audio)
-ˈbȯr-gē-ən
: of or relating to the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg or the Church of the New Jerusalem based on his teachings
Swedenborgian noun
Swedenborgianism noun

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Swedenborgian was in 1807

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Cite this Entry

“Swedenborgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedenborgian. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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