Circumcellion

  1. Noun.  (Christianity) A member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom.
  2. Noun.  (alternative capitalization of, Circumcellion) .

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