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Plotinian

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A person who follows the ideas of Plotinus

noun
/pləˈtɪniən/

Formal

: plotiniano

As a dedicated Plotinian, he often referenced the teachings of Plotinus in his lectures.

Examples

Many Plotinians contributed to the spread of Neoplatonic philosophy throughout the ancient world.
A true Plotinian seeks unity with the divine.
The Plotinian argued that reality is ultimately derived from a single, transcendent source.
Many Plotinians gather to discuss their interpretations of Neoplatonism.
As a dedicated Plotinian, he often referenced the teachings of Plotinus in his lectures.
Many Plotinians contributed to the spread of Neoplatonic philosophy throughout the ancient world.
Many Plotinians gather to discuss their interpretations of Neoplatonism.

Synonyms

Neoplatonist

vsPlotinian

Specialized

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A person who follows later ideas based on Plato about spiritual reality

is specifically a follower of the school's founder rather than the general tradition

Neoplatonic

vsPlotinian

Specialized

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A person who believes all things come from one spiritual source based on Plato's ideas

is more narrowly a follower of the school's founder rather than the wider movement

Surface Forms

Plotinian singular

Plotinians plural

Morphology

Plotinian = Plotinus (transparent) = Plotinus + ian

The suffix '-ian' regularly forms agentive/national nouns from personal names, so 'Plotinian' as 'a follower of Plotinus' is predictable.

Etymology

Plotinian comes from the name Plotinus and is used as a noun for a follower. A 'Plotinian' is 'a supporter of Plotinus', so the word means someone who accepts or teaches his philosophy.