Donatist /ˈdəʊnətɪst/ noun1 •(historical) One of a group of Christians in fourth-century North Africa who broke away as a group after opposing the appointment of Caecilianus as Bishop of Carthage, and who disputed the validity of baptisms performed by others.Faced with petitions from the Donatists, in 311 Constantine made a decision of great significance for the future. — 2009 formsDonatists