amalrician
|a-mal-ri-cian|
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/əˈmæl.rɪ.ʃən/
follower of Amalric
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amalrician' originates from the name 'Amalric of Bena', a theologian whose followers formed a heretical sect.
Historical Evolution
'Amalrician' changed from the medieval Latin word 'Amalricianus' and eventually became the modern English word 'Amalrician'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to followers of Amalric of Bena, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a heretical sect in the 12th century, followers of Amalric of Bena.
The Amalricians were condemned by the church for their beliefs.
Last updated: 2025/07/07 18:51