ˈdāvə̇də̇st noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: in sense 1, from David of Dinant fl 1200 Belgian scholastic philosopher + English -ist; in sense 2, from David Joris + English -ist; in sense 3, from Francis David died 1579 Transylvanian theologist + English -ist
1. : a follower of the philosopher David of Dinant
2. : a follower of the theologist David Joris — called also Davidian, Jorist
3. : a follower of the anti-Trinitarian theologist Francis David