ˈjōzə̇ˌfīt also -ōsə̇- noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
1.
[ Joseph of Volokolamsk, 16th century leader in the Russian Orthodox Church + English -ite ]
: a member of a monastic party rising to prominence in the Russian Orthodox Church in the 16th century, adhering to strict forms of ritualism and asceticism, and believing in a close union between church and state — called also Possessor
2.
[ Joseph Smith died 1914 Mormon leader + English -ite ]
: a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints