Antiminsia

/ænˈtɪmɪnʃə/ noun

Definition

An obscure theological term relating to opposition to or rejection of certain religious practices or beliefs.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + minsia (of uncertain or Latin ecclesiastical origin). This is an extremely rare historical term found mainly in medieval or early modern theological texts.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that even scholars of medieval theology rarely encounter it—it might represent opposition to a specific religious practice that has since been forgotten!

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