universalist
[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-list]
- a person characterized by universalism, as in knowledge, interests, or activities.
- (initial capital letter) a member of a liberal religious denomination advocating Universalism.Compare Unitarian Universalism.
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- (initial capital letter) Also U·ni·ver·sal·is·tic. of or relating to Universalism or Universalists.
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Origin of universalist
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Historical Examples of universalist
The universalist tendency of the religion also fitted it to spread to other lands.
History of ReligionAllan Menzies
The sum was a large one in the then condition of the Universalist body.
Dr. N——, a Universalist minister, got off at Dubuque and bought medicine for me.
Old Rail Fence CornersVarious
He was a Universalist, a good man, I think, but not a great preacher.
Memoir of Rev. Joseph BadgerElihu G. Holland
Four came to the altar and were blessed, one of whom had been an avowed Universalist.
Birth of a ReformationAndrew Byers
universalist
- a person who has a wide range of interests, knowledge, activities, etc
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- characterized by universality
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