[ad. L. angelīta, said to be f. Angelium, a place in Alexandria where their assemblies were held.] A sect of ancient heretics, which arose A.D. 494.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., s.v. Angelite, The distinguishing tenets of the Angelitæ were, that the several parts of the Trinity had no distinct essence, substance, or deity; but only a substance or deity in common, or indivisible among them.
