I. |meˌlaŋ(k)|thōnēən, mə̇|la-, -ōnyən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Philipp Melanchthon (Schwarzert) died 1560 German scholar and religious reformer + English -ian
: of or relating to the reformer Melanchthon or his theological teachings or views
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a follower of Melanchthon