Apotactite

/ˌæpəˈtæktaɪt/ noun

Definition

A member of the apotactici sect; someone who practices radical renunciation of worldly goods and desires.

Etymology

A variant or related form of apotactici, using the Greek root 'apotassein' with the suffix '-ite' to denote a follower or member of a group.

Kelly Says

This obscure word captures a real movement in early Christianity where people thought the only way to salvation was to give up literally everything—it's the spiritual ancestor of monastic orders.

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