universalist
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a person characterized by universalism, as in knowledge, interests, or activities.
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(initial capital letter) a member of a liberal religious denomination advocating Universalism.
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Right around that time, a Unitarian Universalist church was built near our home.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Cook, the Unitarian Universalist minister in Orange County, said he attends court at least twice a week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
Truth, a formerly enslaved person, delivered the speech to a crowd gathered at the Universalist Old Stone Church in Akron for the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
It also cites theological teachings allowing abortion in at least some circumstances by Islamic, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist and Pagan faiths.
From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023
A group of Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Universalist ministers—all men—dominated the discussion that day, challenging the women’s rights resolutions that had been presented.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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