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单词 adiaphoron
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Definition of adiaphoron in English:

adiaphoron

noun ˌadɪˈafərɒn
  • Usually in plural An issue or practice not considered to be central to a religion, especially Christianity; a religious matter that allows latitude; a non-essential element of a faith. Also: something of a morally neutral nature; a thing which is neither inherently good nor bad.

adjective ˌadɪˈafərɒn
  • In predicative use. Of the nature of an adiaphoron or adiaphora.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Taverner (?1505–1575), translator and evangelical reformer. From post-classical Latin adiaphoron (usually in plural, adiaphora) from ancient Greek ἀδιάϕορον (usually in plural, ἀδιάϕορα), something neither good nor bad, use as noun of neuter of ἀδιάϕορος indifferent.

Definition of adiaphoron in US English:

adiaphoron

nounˌadɪˈafərɒn
  • Usually in plural An issue or practice not considered to be central to a religion, especially Christianity; a religious matter that allows latitude; a non-essential element of a faith. Also: something of a morally neutral nature; a thing which is neither inherently good nor bad.

adjectiveˌadɪˈafərɒn
  • In predicative use. Of the nature of an adiaphoron or adiaphora.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Taverner (?1505–1575), translator and evangelical reformer. From post-classical Latin adiaphoron (usually in plural, adiaphora) from ancient Greek ἀδιάϕορον (usually in plural, ἀδιάϕορα), something neither good nor bad, use as noun of neuter of ἀδιάϕορος indifferent.

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