jeromian

/dʒəˈroʊmiən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of St. Jerome, a Christian priest, monk, and theologian, especially in reference to the Vulgate Bible.

“The scholar’s work on the Vulgate was a notable example of a jeromian translation.”

2. noun

A member of a Christian community that emphasizes a return to the Vulgate Bible and other pre-Reformation Catholic practices.

“The jeromian movement in the church sought to revive traditional forms of worship.”

Synonyms

  • catholic
  • vulgate

Antonyms

  • protestant
  • reformed