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- [doo-koh-bawr]
- /ˈdu koʊˌbɔr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-koh-bawr]
- /ˈdu koʊˌbɔr/
Definitions of doukhobor word
- noun doukhobor a member of an independent religious sect originating in Russia in the 18th century, believing in the supreme authority of the inner voice and in the transmigration of souls, rejecting the divinity of Christ and the establishing of churches, and expressing opposition to civil authority by refusing to pay taxes, do military service, etc. 1
- noun doukhobor a member of a Russian sect of Christians that originated in the 18th century. In the late 19th century a large minority emigrated to W Canada, where most Doukhobors now live 0
- noun doukhobor A member of a religious group of Russian origin who rejected the Czarist government of the late 1800s and the Russian Orthodox priests, icons, and rituals, aiming to internalize the living spirit of God in each individual. 0
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Origin of doukhobor
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Russian dukhobór, dukhobórets, Old Russian dukhoborĭtsĭ literally, one who fights against the Holy Ghost, a calque of Late Greek pneumatomáchos (compare Russian dukh spirit, boréts wrestler); originally a derisive term, later adopted by the sect itself
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doukhobor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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