I. ˈflāsh(ē)ən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Matthias Flaci us Illyricus died 1575 German Protestant theologian + English -an
: an adherent to Flacian doctrines or views
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: relating to or in accordance with the Lutheran teaching of Matthias Flacius Illyricus who accused Melanchthon and the adiaphorists of falsifying Luther's views