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Tractarian
Description:
A tractarian is one who adheres or follows the principles of the Oxford Movement, a mid-19th-century religious movement within the Church of England. The movement emphasized the importance of tradition, sacraments, and authority within the church.
Sample sentences:
- The Reverend embraced tractarian beliefs and preached passionately about the importance of tradition in worship.
- Many prominent theologians were associated with the tractarian movement, including John Henry Newman.
- Tractarians sought to restore Catholic principles within the Anglican Church.
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