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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of the German reformers who rejected both the Roman and the Lutheran doctrine of the holy Eucharist.
2. 2
   Someone who holds that the presence of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist is purely metaphorical rather than physical or literal.
3. 3
   One who holds extreme opinions regarding the efficacy of sacraments.
4. 4
   One who holds a high or extreme view of the efficacy of the sacraments.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining a sacrament, or to the sacramentals; sacramental.
2. 2
   Relating to, or holding, such views.
3. 3
   Of or pertaining to the Sacramentarians.

Synonyms

All synonyms

baptismalceremonialceremoniousformalformalistformulary

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Late Latin sacramentarius, compare French sacramentaire.

Etymology 2

From sacrament + -arian.

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