English Explanatory Dictionary

Nikonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/nɪˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ /nɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

Word forms

Nikonian Nikonians more Nikonian most Nikonian

Etymology

From Nikon + -ian.

Synonyms

Nikonite

Antonyms

Old Believer
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