kəˈpərnēˌīt noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Caperna um, city in ancient Palestine + English -ite
1. : a native or inhabitant of Capernaum
2. : one who believes in transubstantiation ; specifically : one who interprets literally Jesus' discourse at Capernaum on the bread of life (Jn 6:26-58) — usually used disparagingly