antiochene
|an-ti-o-chene|
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/ˌæn.tiˈɑː.kiːn/
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/ˌæn.tiˈɒk.iːn/
of or from Antioch
Etymology
'antiochene' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'Antiochenus', ultimately referring to 'Antiochia' (the city of Antioch), itself named after the Seleucid ruler Antiochus.
'antiochene' changed from Late Latin 'Antiochenus' and passed through Medieval Latin/Old French forms before becoming the modern English adjective and noun 'antiochene'.
Initially it meant 'of or from Antioch'; over time the word retained that geographical sense while also developing specialized ecclesiastical meanings referring to the Antiochene church, rite, or theological school.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a native or inhabitant of Antioch (the ancient city).
The antiochene described local customs that fascinated the visiting scholars.
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Noun 2
a member or adherent of the Antiochene Church or of the Antiochene liturgical/theological tradition.
Several prominent antiochenes played key roles in the early church councils.
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Adjective 1
of or relating to the city of Antioch (its people, culture, or history).
The museum's exhibit included several antiochene artifacts from the Hellenistic period.
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Adjective 2
pertaining to the Antiochene rite or theological/scholastic tradition (ecclesiastical sense).
Scholars compared antiochene exegesis with the Alexandrian approach.
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