See Also: Arminian(dictionary)

Arminian (iou)



Arminian adjective & noun. E17.
[from Arminius Latinized form of Harmensen (see below) + -AN.]
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to the Dutch Protestant theologian Arminius (Jakob Harmensen, 1560-1609) or his doctrines, which opposed those of Calvin, esp. regarding predestination. E17.
b. noun. An adherent of the doctrines of Arminius. E17.
Arminianism noun (adherence to) the Arminian doctrines E17.
Arminianize verb (a) verb intrans. teach Arminianism; (b) verb trans. make Arminian: E17.