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Webster 1913 Edition

Athanasian

Athˊa-na′sian

(?; 277)
,
Adj.
Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century.
Athanasian creed
,
a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.

Webster 1828 Edition

Athanasian

ATHANA'SIAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, in the fourth century. The Athanasian creed is a formulary, confession or exposition of faith, supposed formerly to have been drawn up by Athanasius, but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles. It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.

Definition 2024

Athanasian

Athanasian

English

Adjective

Athanasian ‎(comparative more Athanasian, superlative most Athanasian)

  1. Of or relating to Athanasius of Alexandria.

Derived terms

Etymology

Athanasius +‎ -an

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