Definitions

1. noun

A follower of Nicolas, specifically a member of a sect within the church of Jesus Christ in the 1st century, characterized by its emphasis on external moral and ritual practices.

“The historian noted that the Nicolaitans were a significant challenge to the early Christian church.”

2. adjective

Describing something as related to the Nicolaitans, or their practices.

“The historian’s critique of the Nicolaitan influence was seen as a significant contribution to the field of early Christian studies.”