English

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Etymology

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From Melanchthon +‎ -ian.

Adjective

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Melanchthonian (comparative more Melanchthonian, superlative most Melanchthonian)

  1. Of or relating to Philip Melanchthon (born Philipp Schwartzerdt; 1497–1560), German Lutheran reformer.

Noun

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Melanchthonian (plural Melanchthonians)

  1. A supporter of the theology of Philip Melanchthon.