Raskolnik
noun
a member of any of several sects founded by dissenters from the Russian Orthodox Church who opposed the liturgical reforms of Nikon in the 17th century.
Raskolniks
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pluralof Raskolnik.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The infernal sign, however, was visible to the Raskolniks not only in the title and the names of their rulers, but in all their innovations as well, and in all that they imported from abroad.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 by Various
In the North, where they are stricter and more numerous, many Raskolniks still have conscientious scruples about using tobacco and putting sugar in their tea.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 by Various
This attempt to place the Tsar under spiritual authority was put down by a popular revolt—followed by stricter orthodox methods in a sect known as the Raskolniks.
From A Short History of Russia by Mary Platt Parmele
Since the reform the Church chants the Hallelujah thrice, the Raskolniks only twice.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 by Various
All of the Raskolniks, or even of the Bezpopovtsy, however, do not agree as to Antichrist; for while his reign is generally admitted, it seems to be very differently understood.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 by Various
