Plural of Copernican; people who support or follow the theories of Copernicus, especially regarding the heliocentric solar system.
From Copernican (relating to Copernicus) + the plural suffix '-s'. This term refers to adherents of the heliocentric theory.
Early Copernicans were incredibly brave—they risked their reputations and sometimes their lives defending an idea that contradicted both the church and common sense (since we don't *feel* the Earth spinning at 1,000 mph).
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