Ubiquitarian
[ yoo-bik-wi-tair-ee-uhn ]
/ yuˌbɪk wɪˈtɛər i ən /
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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-uhn], /ˌyu bɪˈkwɛər i ən/, U·bi·quist [yoo-bi-kwist]. /ˈyu bɪ kwɪst/. a person who advocates this doctrine.
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Origin of Ubiquitarian
OTHER WORDS FROM Ubiquitarian
U·biq·ui·tar·i·an·ism, nounWords nearby Ubiquitarian
UBI, ubiety, ubique, ubiquinol, ubiquinone, Ubiquitarian, ubiquitin, ubiquitous, ubiquity, ubi sunt, ubi supra
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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 of ubiquitarian
ubiquitarianism, nounWord Origin for ubiquitarian
C17: from Latin ubīque everywhere; see ubiquitous
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