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erastian

/ɪˈɹastɪən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
eras-tian
IPA
/ɪˈɹastɪən/
8
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to Thomas Erastus (1524–1583), Swiss physician and theologian, or his doctrines, associated with the idea that the State should have supremacy in ecclesiastical matters.

noun

A follower of Thomas Erastus.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Erast(us) + -ian.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ɪˈɹastɪən/

Inflected Forms

Erastians (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Erastianism Erastianize

Questions

How do you pronounce erastian?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˈɹastɪən/.
What does erastian mean?
Of or relating to Thomas Erastus (1524–1583), Swiss physician and theologian, or his doctrines, associated with the idea that the State should have supremacy in ecclesiastical matters.
Where does erastian come from?
From Erast(us) + -ian.

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