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Hypsistarian
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English
Etymology
From en grc Ὑψιστάριος, from grc Ὕψιστος Most High + grc -άριος -arian.
Pronunciation
en /ˌhɪp.sɪsˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ RP
en /ˌhɪp.sɪsˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ GA
en ɛəɹiən 5
Noun
en historical A member of an ancient syncretic Jewish-pagan cult of Asia Minor, who worshiped Theos Hypsistos "God Most High" (or Zeus Hypsistos) and observed many Jewish practices, such as keeping the Sabbath and adhering to kosher, while rejecting circumcision or sacrifices.
Derived terms
en Hypsistarianism