Philippiann.adj.

Brit.

/fᵻˈlɪpɪən/, U.S.

/fəˈlɪpiən/

Forms: 1500s Phillippyan, 1500s– Philippian.

Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Philippi , -an suffix.

Etymology: < Philippi (classical Latin Philippī , ancient Greek Φιλίπποι ) the name of a city in ancient Macedon (now in north-eastern Greece), named after Philip II, king of Macedon (reigned 359–36 b.c.) + -an suffix. Compare classical Latin Philippīus of or belonging to Philippi, post-classical Latin Philippianus , noun (13th cent. in a British source). With use as adjective compare earlier philippic adj.¹ 2.Compare Old English Philipenses, Middle English Philpenses, Philipencis, Philipensis, Filipensis Philippians ( < classical Latin Philippēnsēs).

historical.

A. n.

A native or inhabitant of Philippi, an ancient city in Macedonia.Chiefly with reference to St Paul's Epistle to the Philippians.

ΚΠ

1526 Bible (Tyndale) (title) The pistle of paul to the Phillippyans.

1585 Abp. E. Sandys Serm. v. 78 The Apostle..with a most vehement spirit, and most earnest obtestation, doeth here exhort the Philippians.

1647 S. Birkbek Cordiall for Heart-qualme 26 Some of the Philippians were partakers with the Apostle in his bonds.

1718 B. Wadsworth Ess. for Charitable Spreading of Gospel 1 In these words, as well as in the context, the Apostle Paul speaks of the kindness of the Christian Philippians.

1838 Times 1 Sept. 3/2 St. Paul, in writing to the Philippians, commences his salutation thus [etc.].

1879 F. W. Farrar Life & Work St. Paul I. vii. xxv. 489 The Philippians were heart-whole in their Christian faith.

1947 E. J. Goodspeed Paul iv. 29 His trade gave him a living, and he had an opportunity to learn the great lesson he afterwards passed on to the Philippians, of being contented with any condition in which he found himself.

2000 Gleaner (Nexis) 30 Dec. The Philippians were not only sacrificial in their giving, but they were consistent.

B. adj.

Of or relating to Philippi or its inhabitants.

ΚΠ

1602 W. Segar Honor Mil. & Civill i. 28 Octauius Caesar after the Philippian warre, did giue vnto the Legionarie souldiers certaine crownes.

a1656 Bp. J. Hall Shaking of Olive-tree (1660) ii. 14 For these Philippian Pseudapostles; Two wayes were they enemies to the Cross of Christ.

1756 J. Hervey in W. Marshall Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (1788) p. xii Those..who are earnestly enquiring, with the Philippian jailor, What shall I do to be saved?

1843 New Englander (New Haven, Connecticut) Jan. 10/1 Why did the Philippian church send Epaphroditus at all?

1876 Christ. Recorder (Electronic text) 24 Feb. Possibly none of the epistles written by the great apostle, has been more pleasing and strengthening to the followers of Christ, than his letter to the Philippian brethren.

1925 H. T. Fowler Hist. & Lit. New Test. xv. 247 As there was no great error of thought in the Philippian Church to call for an elaborate doctrinal discussion, so there were no great moral evils or dangers to call for a long presentation of practical duties.

2000 Gleaner (Nexis) 30 Dec. In their generosity, the Philippian Christians were unmatched.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	philippian
释义	Philippiann.adj. Brit. /fᵻˈlɪpɪən/, U.S. /fəˈlɪpiən/ Forms: 1500s Phillippyan, 1500s– Philippian. Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Philippi , -an suffix. Etymology: < Philippi (classical Latin Philippī , ancient Greek Φιλίπποι ) the name of a city in ancient Macedon (now in north-eastern Greece), named after Philip II, king of Macedon (reigned 359–36 b.c.) + -an suffix. Compare classical Latin Philippīus of or belonging to Philippi, post-classical Latin Philippianus , noun (13th cent. in a British source). With use as adjective compare earlier philippic adj.¹ 2.Compare Old English Philipenses, Middle English Philpenses, Philipencis, Philipensis, Filipensis Philippians ( < classical Latin Philippēnsēs). historical. A. n. A native or inhabitant of Philippi, an ancient city in Macedonia.Chiefly with reference to St Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. ΚΠ 1526 Bible (Tyndale) (title) The pistle of paul to the Phillippyans. 1585 Abp. E. Sandys Serm. v. 78 The Apostle..with a most vehement spirit, and most earnest obtestation, doeth here exhort the Philippians. 1647 S. Birkbek Cordiall for Heart-qualme 26 Some of the Philippians were partakers with the Apostle in his bonds. 1718 B. Wadsworth Ess. for Charitable Spreading of Gospel 1 In these words, as well as in the context, the Apostle Paul speaks of the kindness of the Christian Philippians. 1838 Times 1 Sept. 3/2 St. Paul, in writing to the Philippians, commences his salutation thus [etc.]. 1879 F. W. Farrar Life & Work St. Paul I. vii. xxv. 489 The Philippians were heart-whole in their Christian faith. 1947 E. J. Goodspeed Paul iv. 29 His trade gave him a living, and he had an opportunity to learn the great lesson he afterwards passed on to the Philippians, of being contented with any condition in which he found himself. 2000 Gleaner (Nexis) 30 Dec. The Philippians were not only sacrificial in their giving, but they were consistent. B. adj. Of or relating to Philippi or its inhabitants. ΚΠ 1602 W. Segar Honor Mil. & Civill i. 28 Octauius Caesar after the Philippian warre, did giue vnto the Legionarie souldiers certaine crownes. a1656 Bp. J. Hall Shaking of Olive-tree (1660) ii. 14 For these Philippian Pseudapostles; Two wayes were they enemies to the Cross of Christ. 1756 J. Hervey in W. Marshall Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (1788) p. xii Those..who are earnestly enquiring, with the Philippian jailor, What shall I do to be saved? 1843 New Englander (New Haven, Connecticut) Jan. 10/1 Why did the Philippian church send Epaphroditus at all? 1876 Christ. Recorder (Electronic text) 24 Feb. Possibly none of the epistles written by the great apostle, has been more pleasing and strengthening to the followers of Christ, than his letter to the Philippian brethren. 1925 H. T. Fowler Hist. & Lit. New Test. xv. 247 As there was no great error of thought in the Philippian Church to call for an elaborate doctrinal discussion, so there were no great moral evils or dangers to call for a long presentation of practical duties. 2000 Gleaner (Nexis) 30 Dec. In their generosity, the Philippian Christians were unmatched. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1526
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