Arianist (Noun)
Meaning
An adherent of Arianism (the belief that Jesus Christ was not truly God).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The early Christian councils sought to condemn the Arianist theology which gained significant traction among European bishops.
- Emperor Constantine's succession of Arianist priests influenced his stance on the divinity of Christ.
- The heated debate pitted the Arianist against their Trinitarian counterparts at the Council of Nicaea.
- A local bishop's perceived leanings toward Arianist views caused concern among the faithful.
- His vocal opposition to Arianist ideologies earned the theologian a strong reputation among orthodox clergy.