Porphyrian
/pɔːˈfɪrɪən/adjective
Of or relating to Porphyry or to his doctrines.
noun
A disciple or follower of Porphyry.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in The Holie Bible, conteynyng the Olde Testament and the Newe. From post-classical Latin Porphyrianus from Porphyrius, the name of Porphyry, Neo-Platonic philosopher and opponent of Christianity + classical Latin -ānus. With use as noun compare French Porphyrien and earlier Porphyrianist.
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