patristic
Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writingsOf or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings.
US/pətɹˈɪstɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings.
of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers
(not comparable)Relating to a lineage.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From patri- + -istic.From patri- + -istic.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers:patristical