I. sōˈsinēən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: New Latin socinianus, from Faustus Socinus (latinized form of Fausto Sozzini) died 1604 Italian theologian who developed Socinianism and his uncle Laelius Socinus (latinized form of Lelio Sozzini) died 1562 Italian theologian whose writings influenced the founding of the movement + Latin -ianus -ian
: an adherent of Socinus or Socinianism
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: New Latin socinianus
: of or relating to Socinus, the Socinians, or Socinianism