Circumcellion

See also: circumcellion

English

Alternative forms

circumcellion

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /sɜːkəmˈsɛlɪən/

Noun

Circumcellion (plural Circumcellions)

(Christianity, historical) A member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom.

Translations

member of fanatical bands

Russian: циркумцеллион (cirkumcellion), агонистик (ru) (agonistik)

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