noun
Usage: usually capitalized N&L
: a person who accepts new usually more modern or more liberal religious views, doctrines, or methods: as
a. : a member of a group favoring revivalism and emotionalism in religion (as in Congregational, Presbyterian, and Baptist Churches) during and following the American revival movement of 1740-42 — compare old light
b. : new licht
c. : disciple 2