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Definition of Jansenist
1. Noun. An advocate of Jansenism.
Definition of Jansenist
1. n. A follower of Cornelius Jansen, a Roman Catholic bishop of Ypres, in Flanders, in the 17th century, who taught certain doctrines denying free will and the possibility of resisting divine grace.
Definition of Jansenist
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to Jansenism ¹
2. Noun. An advocate of Jansenism ¹
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Medical Definition of Jansenist
1. A follower of Cornelius Jansen, a Roman Catholic bishop of Ypres, in Flanders, in the 17th century, who taught certain doctrines denying free will and the possibility of resisting divine grace. Origin: F. Janseniste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)