areopagist

/ɛrɪˈɒpəɡɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Areopagus, a council of elders in ancient Athens, or a person who advocates or supports the views of the Areopagus, especially in relation to the Christian apostles’ council in Jerusalem.

“The areopagist’s views were widely debated among historians of the ancient world.”

Synonyms

  • Areopagite
  • elder

Antonyms

  • critic
  • opponent