Circumcellion

See also: circumcellion

English

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈsɛliən/
  • Rhymes: -ɛliən

Noun

Circumcellion (plural Circumcellions)

  1. (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.

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