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Unitarian Definition

Uni·tar·ian (yo̵̅o̅′nə ter′ē ən)

noun

  1. a person who denies the doctrine of the Trinity, accepting the moral teachings, but rejecting the divinity, of Jesus, and holding that God exists as one person or being
  2. a member of a denomination based on these beliefs and characterized by congregational autonomy, tolerance of differing religious views, absence of creed, etc.

Etymology: < ModL unitarius, unitary + -an: also in part < unit(y) + -arian

adjective

  1. of Unitarians or their doctrines, or adhering to Unitarianism
  2. unitary

Unitarian Related Forms
U′ni·tar′·ian·ism′ noun
Unitarian Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: His father was a Quaker and a tory, but Fielden grew up a radical, and ultimately became a unitarian.

Modifies a noun

  • chapel: He died at Skegness 29 May 1849, and was buried at the unitarian chapel, Todmorden.
  • minister: Why not seek further information from your nearest UNITARIAN minister or lay leader, or from UNITARIAN HEADQUARTERS?
  • view: UNITARIAN VIEWS OF EARTH AND NATURE Six Unitarian women and men reflect on the relationship between humans and the natural world.