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Albigensianism
Al·bi·gen·ses A0180100 (ăl′bə-jĕn′sēz′)pl.n. The members of a Catharist religious sect of southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries, exterminated by the Inquisition for heresy. [Medieval Latin Albigēnsēs, pl. of Albigēnsis, inhabitant of Albiga, Albi, a town of southern France where the sect was dominant.] Al′bi·gen′sian (-shən, -sē-ən) adj. & n.Al′bi·gen′sian·ism n.Albigensianismthe beliefs and principles of an 11th-century Catharist sect of southern France, exterminated in the 13th century by order of Pope Innocent III. See Catharism. — Albigenses, n. pl. — Albigensian, n., adj.See also: HeresyThesaurusNoun | 1. | Albigensianism - a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the InquisitionCatharismheresy, unorthodoxy - a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religionChristian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior |
Albigensianism Related to Albigensianism: AlbigensesSynonyms for Albigensianismnoun a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuriesSynonymsRelated Words- heresy
- unorthodoxy
- Christian religion
- Christianity
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