A member or adherent of a moderate Donatist sect originating in Mauretania Caesariensis in the 4th cent.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Stapleton (1535–1598), Roman Catholic theologian. From post-classical Latin Rogatista from Rogatus + -ista.
Definition of Rogatist in US English:
Rogatist
nounˈrəʊɡətɪst
A member or adherent of a moderate Donatist sect originating in Mauretania Caesariensis in the 4th cent.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Stapleton (1535–1598), Roman Catholic theologian. From post-classical Latin Rogatista from Rogatus + -ista.