Unitarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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unitarian

 

[ junษ™หˆtษ›ษ™rษชษ™n ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

religious denomination

Unitarianism is a Christian theological movement that believes in the oneness of God, rejecting the doctrine of the Trinity. It emphasizes the moral authority of Jesus and the importance of personal experience and reason in matters of faith.

Synonyms

Free thinker, Unitarianist

Examples of usage

  • He identifies as a Unitarian.
  • The Unitarian church promotes social justice.
  • Many Unitarians advocate for environmental sustainability.
Context #2 | Adjective

philosophical belief

Describing a belief system that emphasizes the oneness of God, typically in a Christian context, and often involving a rejection of traditional doctrines.

Synonyms

monotheistic

Examples of usage

  • She holds Unitarian beliefs.
  • The Unitarian approach to spirituality is inclusive.
  • His Unitarian philosophy influenced his writing.

Translations

Translations of the word "unitarian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น unitรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคจเคฟเคŸเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unitarisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ unitarian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฝั–ั‚ะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unitarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒ‹ใ‚ฟใƒชใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท unitaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ unitario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผniter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋‹ˆํ…Œ๋ฆฌ์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unitรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ unitรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปŸไธ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ unitaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั‚าฑั‚ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unitar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ unitario

Etymology

The term 'Unitarian' originated from the Latin word 'unitas,' meaning 'unity' or 'oneness.' It first emerged in the early 16th century during the Protestant Reformation, as reformers began to reject the orthodox Christian doctrine of the Trinity, which describes God as three consubstantial persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Early Unitarians emphasized the oneness of God and the human nature of Jesus Christ. The Unitarian movement gained momentum in the 18th century, particularly with the rise of rationalism and the Enlightenment, which encouraged individual inquiry and a more personal approach to faith. In the 19th century, Unitarianism became more organized, leading to the establishment of various congregations and associations. Over time, Unitarianism has evolved to incorporate a wide range of beliefs and practices, often emphasizing social justice, human rights, and environmental concerns, making it a distinctly progressive religious movement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,372, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.