TRACTARIAN


Meaning of TRACTARIAN in English

I. trakˈterēən, -ˈta(a)r-, -ˈtār- noun

( -s )

Etymology: tract (II) + -arian

1. : one who writes, prints, or distributes tracts

2. usually capitalized

[so called from the Tracts for the Times, series of pamphlets expounding Tractarianism]

a. : one of the authors of the Tracts for the Times

b. : a promoter or supporter of Tractarianism

II. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

1. : of or relating to tractarians

2. usually capitalized : of or relating to Tractarianism

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