Ubiquitarian

[ yoo-bik-wi-tair-ee-uh n ]

/ yuˌbɪk wɪˈtɛər i ən /

Theology

adjective

of or relating to the doctrine, especially as advocated by Luther, that the body of Christ is omnipresent and therefore exists in the Eucharistic bread.

noun

Also U·bi·quar·i·an

[yoo-bi-kwair-ee-uh n] /ˌyu bɪˈkwɛər i ən/, U·bi·quist

[yoo-bi-kwist] /ˈyu bɪ kwɪst/. a person who advocates this doctrine.

Origin of Ubiquitarian

1630–40; < New Latin ubīquit(ārius) being everywhere at once (see ubiquity, -ary) + -arian

Related forms

U·biq·ui·tar·i·an·ism, noun

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You dread him as you would an inquisitor, or the ubiquitarian power of the old Secret Tribunal.
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British Dictionary definitions for ubiquitarian

ubiquitarian

/ (juːˌbɪkwɪˈtɛərɪən) /

noun

a member of the Lutheran church who holds that Christ is no more present in the elements of the Eucharist than elsewhere, as he is present in all places at all times

adjective

denoting, relating to, or holding this belief

Derived Forms

ubiquitarianism, noun

Word Origin for ubiquitarian

C17: from Latin ubīque everywhere; see ubiquitous

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