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Albigensian

|Al-bi-gen-sian|

/ˌælbɪˈdʒɛnsiən/

Religious sect in medieval France

Etymology

Etymology Information

'Albigensian' originates from the name of the town 'Albi' in southern France, where the sect was prominent.

Historical Evolution

'Albigensian' was derived from the Latin 'Albigenses,' referring to the people of Albi.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the people of Albi, but over time it evolved to denote the religious sect associated with the region.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a member of the Albigenses.

The Albigensians were known for their dualistic beliefs.

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Adjective 1

relating to the Albigenses, a religious sect in southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries.

The Albigensian Crusade was launched to eliminate the sect.

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