Unitarianism

Variant of Unitarian

Unitarian definition

Uni·tar·ian (yo̵̅o̅′nə terē 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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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