English

Pelagian

From Pelagius + -ian.

Formed from Pelagius + -ian

Ancient Greek πέλαγος ‘sea’

Ancient Greek Πελάγιος ‘of the sea’

Latin Pelagius

Today it means

adj Of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Pelagian