dositheans

/dɒsɪˈθiːənz/

Definitions

1. noun

a 3rd-century Christian Gnostic sect founded by Dositheus, known for their dualistic views on the material and spiritual worlds

“The ancient texts revealed that the Dositheans believed in a world of pure spirit, free from the corrupting influence of matter.”

2. proper noun

a member of the Dosithean sect

“The Dositheans were a significant presence in the early Christian communities.”

Synonyms

  • Dualist
  • Gnostic

Antonyms

  • Materialist
  • Monist