Jovinianism was a heretical teaching that opposed celibacy and praised marriage among Christians. A Jovinianist was one who adhered to this belief. There are several synonyms for this term that can be used to describe someone who holds these views. These include maritalism, anti-monasticism, and anti-asceticism. Each of these terms emphasizes the rejection of monasticism and asceticism that is central to Jovinianism. Other words that may be used to describe those who held these beliefs include antinomian, hedonistic, and libertine. While each of these words carries slightly different connotations, they all reflect the same opposition to traditional Christian teachings regarding celibacy and the holy life.