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Definition of Philippist in US English:
Philippist
noun
Church HistoryA follower or supporter of the moderate Lutheran reformer Philipp Melanchthon (1497–1560).
adjective
Church HistoryOf or relating to Philipp Melanchthon; adhering to his beliefs. rare.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From the name of PhilippMelanchthon + -ist.
