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SuperESL Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Antinomian - definition?
Antinomian
Can I use this word for the meaning of 'perverse' or morally/socially unacceptable (as in "these are antinomian/perverse government policies")?
I find listed in the online Marriam-Webster dictionary the following as one of the two definitions of the word:
"one who rejects a socially established morality"
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antinomian
But I don't see this definition listed in any other online dictionary.
Thank you
Can I use this word for the meaning of 'perverse' or morally/socially unacceptable (as in "these are antinomian/perverse government policies")?
I find listed in the online Marriam-Webster dictionary the following as one of the two definitions of the word:
"one who rejects a socially established morality"
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antinomian
But I don't see this definition listed in any other online dictionary.
Thank you
Top answer
I would suggest you not use the word "antinomian" as few people will understand it.
- I would suggest you not use the word "antinomian" as few people will understand it.
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I would suggest you not use the word "antinomian" as few people will understand it.
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SuperESLCan I use this word for the meaning of 'perverse' or morally/socially unacceptable (as in "these are antinomian/perverse government policies")?No. The word is much too connected to theological and religious concepts, so it would only confuse the reader.
CJ
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