Arminian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Arminian in British English:
UK [ɑ:ˈminiən]
How to pronounce Arminian in American English:
US [ɑrˈmɪniən]
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- Noun:
- adherent of Arminianism
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to Arminianism
Word Origin
- Arminian
- 1610s, from Arminius, Latinized form of the name of James Harmensen (1560-1609), Dutch Protestant theologian who opposed Calvin, especially on the question of predestination. His ideas were denounced at the Synod of Dort, but nonetheless spread in the Reformed churches.
Example
- 1. A refutation of the arminian error that man has a natural inclination to repent and believe .
- 2. Some , in groups called arminian , professed such high views of human potential that their essence of christianity prescribed no need for salvation .