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单词 Nicolaitan
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Definition of Nicolaitan in English:

Nicolaitan

(also Nicolaitane)
noun nɪkəˈleɪɪt(ə)n
historical
  • A member of an early Christian or Gnostic sect, believed to have allowed its members to participate in pagan ceremonies. Also generally: a married priest, an opponent of clerical celibacy.

adjective nɪkəˈleɪɪt(ə)n
historical
  • Of or relating to the Nicolaitans or their views; paganistic, libertine.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in The New Testament. From Nicolaite + -an.

Definition of Nicolaitan in US English:

Nicolaitan

(also Nicolaitane)
nounnɪkəˈleɪɪt(ə)n
historical
  • A member of an early Christian or Gnostic sect, believed to have allowed its members to participate in pagan ceremonies. Also generally: a married priest, an opponent of clerical celibacy.

adjectivenɪkəˈleɪɪt(ə)n
historical
  • Of or relating to the Nicolaitans or their views; paganistic, libertine.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in The New Testament. From Nicolaite + -an.

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