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Cottonian

Cottonian

9.9
A follower of John Cotton's Puritan religious teachings
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒtənˈiən/
: cottoniano
  • As a devoted Cottonian, she supported his strict moral teachings in the colony.

Examples

  • Many Cottonians gathered to discuss the influence of John Cotton's sermons.

  • The historian wrote about the impact of Cottonian beliefs on early American society.

  • The Cottonian beliefs shaped many early colonial communities.

  • Many Cottonians gathered at the church for the sermon.

  • As a strict Cottonian, he believed in the importance of moral discipline taught by John Cotton.

  • The gathering of Cottonians provided insight into the theological debates of early colonial America.

  • Historians recognize the role of Cottonians in shaping the religious landscape of 17th-century New England.

How Supportive

devotee
28 6.0
disciple
128 6.1
Cottonian
9.9
follower
180 1.6
supporter
810 1.0
sympathizer
34 4.8

Surface Forms

Cottonian singular
Cottonians plural

Morphology

Cottonian = Cotton (semi-transparent) = Cotton + ian

The form is clearly built from the surname 'Cotton' plus the relational suffix '-ian', but the follower sense depends on a specific historical reference.

Etymology

Cottonian names a person connected to the minister Cotton, especially John Cotton, who had strong Puritan ideas. So a Cottonian is a follower or supporter of his religious views.