hymenaeus

/haɪˈmɛnɪəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A follower of a particular philosophical or theological school, especially one of the followers of a philosophical school in ancient Greece

“The ancient Greek philosophers were divided into two main groups, the Epicureans and the Stoics, with the hymenaeans being another notable school.”

2. proper noun

A Christian heretic mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:15 and 2 Timothy 2:17

“Hymenaeus was one of the early Christian heretics that Paul warned the church about.”

Synonyms

  • heretic
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • orthodox