Sekirov Dictionary

Simonian

UK /saɪˈməʊ.ni.ən/US /saɪˈmoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3

adjective3

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Pertaining to the theories of Herbert A. Simon.
- Suppose you are a serious Christian and you come to recognize that Simonian science endorses conclusions incompatible with certain Christian beliefs; and suppose you also hold science in high regard. — 2011
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Pertaining to the legends surrounding and teachings of Simon Magus.
- The amalgam of paganism and Christianity, especially obvious in the Simonian system , is readily explicable in the teachings of Simon Magus. — 2024
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Pertaining to the heretical sect that worshiped Simon of Samaria (Simon Magus).
- Luke's choice of words appear to be subtle but also sharp and effective critiques of Simonian claims to Simon's divity. — 2022

noun2

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(historical) One of the followers of Simon Magus.
- The church fathers who attacked heresies took this up and made Simon Magus not only the founder of the Simonians, but of gnosis as a whole — 2003
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(historical) An adherent of an early Christian heretical sect that worshiped Simon of Samaria (Simon Magus) as divine.
- The Simonians did not truly follow the Roman gods, but instead venerated their order's founders—Simon and his wife, Helena—in the guises of Zeus and Minerva. — 2016

forms

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