pauliccian

/ˌpɔːlɪˈsiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Christian sect in Armenia and Byzantium that emerged in the 7th century and was known for its dualistic and Gnostic teachings.

“The historian studied the paulicians to understand their influence on medieval European society.”

Synonyms

  • heretic
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • orthodox