Nikonian

//nɪˈkəʊ.ni.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A follower of the main current of the Russian Orthodox Church, which accepted the reforms undertaken during the reign of Patriarch Nikon.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Nikon.

Synonyms

All synonyms
nikonitenikonite

Etymology

From Nikon + -ian.

Related phrases

old believer

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