First Known Use: 1577
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Montanist
noun Mon·ta·nist \ˈmän-tə-nist\
Definition of MONTANIST
: an adherent of a Christian sect arising in the late second century and stressing apocalyptic expectations, the continuing prophetic gifts of the Spirit, and strict ascetic discipline
— Mon·ta·nism \-tə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
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Origin of MONTANIST
Montanus, 2d century a.d. Phrygian schismatic
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