Nikonian

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English

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Etymology

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From Nikon +‎ -ian.

Noun

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Nikonian (plural Nikonians)

  1. (religion) A follower of the main current of the Russian Orthodox Church, which accepted the reforms undertaken during the reign of Patriarch Nikon.
    Synonym: Nikonite
    Antonym: Old Believer

Adjective

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Nikonian (comparative more Nikonian, superlative most Nikonian)

  1. Of or pertaining to Nikon.
    Synonym: Nikonite
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