thiasite

/ˈθaɪˌæzɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A thiasite is a member of a Thias, a small group of Christians, especially in the 2nd century AD.

“Early Christian thiasites were often organized into small, intimate communities.”

Synonyms

  • follower
  • member

Antonyms

  • apostate
  • heretic