I. ˈbärd.ēən, -rthē- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Karl Barth died 1968 Swiss theologian + English -ian
: of or relating to Barth or to his theology which has exercised a formative influence in the development of the neoorthodox school of Prostestant theology
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a follower or adherent of the theology of Karl Barth