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Sacramentarian

//ˌsækɹəmənˈtɛəɹi.ən// adj, noun

Definitions

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.
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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Late Latin sacramentarius, compare French sacramentaire.

Etymology 2

From Late Latin sacramentarius, compare French sacramentaire.

Etymology 3

From sacrament + -arian.

Etymology 4

From sacrament + -arian.

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