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pauline

adj.
C2 Proficiency US //pɔˈɫin// pauline

adj. relating to the writings, ideas, or life of the apostle Paul from the Bible. You use this to describe things like his letters or his specific religious teachings.

adj. relating to or characteristic of the apostle Paul, his epistles, or the theological doctrines derived from them. Typically used in academic or theological contexts.


SIMPLE

The professor gave a lecture on Pauline theology.

CONTEXTUAL

Scholars often debate the authorship of certain Pauline epistles based on their unique linguistic style.

COMPLEX

The seminar focused on the Pauline concept of grace and how it fundamentally reshaped early Christian thought in the first century.

Etymology 1

From French Pauline, in turn from Latin Paulina; in regular use since the 19th century.

Etymology 2

From Paul + -ine.

Usage

Always capitalized. Typically used attributively before a noun.

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