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camp·bell·ite
I. \-ˌlīt\ noun
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Usage: usually capitalized, often attributive
Etymology: Alexander Campbell died 1866 American theologist, the founder + English -ite
1. : a follower of Alexander Campbell who founded the denomination called the Disciples of Christ — often taken to be offensive
2. [so called from its supposed similarity, as a fish that does not keep well when out of water, to a member of the Disciples of Christ, who emphasize the saving power of baptism by immersion] Midland : white crappie
II. noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: John McLeod Campbell died 1872 Scotch theologian + English -ite
: a follower of John McLeod Campbell who was ejected from the Church of Scotland because of his views on the atonement |