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Jovinianist

Jo-vin′ian-ist

,
Noun.
(Script. Hist.)
An adherent to the doctrines of
Jovinian
, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of
Mary
, and opposed the asceticism of his time.

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Jovinianist

Jovinianist

English

Noun

Jovinianist (plural Jovinianists)

  1. (historical) An adherent to the doctrines of Jovinian, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of Mary and opposed the asceticism of his time.