I. mə̇ˈlēshən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Meleti us, 4th century A.D. bishop of Lycopolis + English -an
: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member or supporter of a schismatic party upholding Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis in exercising episcopal functions in the see of Alexandria early in the 4th century A.D.
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Meleti us died 381 A.D. Greek ecclesiastic, bishop of Antioch + English -an
: of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Antioch in Syria
IV. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member or supporter of a schism occasioned by dissensions over the opinions of Meletius the bishop of Antioch