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Meaning of Donatist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈdəʊnətɪst/

Definitions

One of a group of Christians in fourth-century North Africa who broke away as a group after opposing the appointment of Caecilianus as Bishop of Carthage, and who disputed the validity of baptisms performed by others.

historical

Examples

“Faced with petitions from the Donatists, in 311 Constantine made a decision of great significance for the future.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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