Melanchthonian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Melanchthon +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

Melanchthonian (comparative more Melanchthonian, superlative most Melanchthonian)

  1. Of or relating to Philip Melanchthon (born Philipp Schwartzerdt; 1497–1560), German Lutheran reformer.

Noun[edit]

Melanchthonian (plural Melanchthonians)

  1. A supporter of the theology of Philip Melanchthon.