Associations to the word «Pelagian»

Wiktionary

PELAGIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.
PELAGIAN, adjective. (archaic) pelagic; of or pertaining to the sea.
PELAGIAN ISLANDS, proper noun. A group of islands of Italy south of Sicily.

Wise words

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