MONTANISM
\mˈɒntənˌɪzəm], \mˈɒntənˌɪzəm], \m_ˈɒ_n_t_ə_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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mon'tan-izm, n. a heresy which grew up in the Christian Church in the second half of the 2d century, founded by the prophet and 'Paraclete,' Montanus of Phrygia--an ascetic reaction in favour of the old discipline and severity.--n. MON'TANIST, a supporter of Montanism.--adj. MONTANIST'IC.
By Thomas Davidson
