tractarian - definition, synonyms and pronunciation

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Noun (1)

a follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded in pamphlets called ‘Tracts for the Times’)Type of Christian

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Trac·ta′ri·an noun

Ch. of England One of the writers of the Oxford tracts, called “Tracts for the Times,” issued during the period 1833-1841, in which series of papers the sacramental system and authority of the Church, and the value of tradition, were brought into prominence. Also, a member of the High Church party, holding generally the principles of the Tractarian writers; a Puseyite.

Trac·ta′ri·an adjective

Of or pertaining to the Tractarians, or their principles.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54