albigensian
|al-bi-gen-sian|
/ˌælbɪˈdʒɛnsiən/
Religious sect in medieval France
Etymology
'Albigensian' originates from the name of the town 'Albi' in southern France, where the sect was prominent.
'Albigensian' was derived from the Latin 'Albigenses,' referring to the people of Albi.
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, a religious sect that flourished in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Albigensians were known for their dualistic beliefs.
Synonyms
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 Albigensian heresy.
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