Nikonite

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English

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Etymology

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From Nikon +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Nikonite (plural Nikonites)

  1. (religion) A supporter of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow in the Raskol.
    Synonym: Nikonian
    Antonym: Old Believer

Adjective

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Nikonite (comparative more Nikonite, superlative most Nikonite)

  1. Of or pertaining to Nikon.
    Synonym: Nikonian