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latitudinarian

lat·i·tu·di·nar·i·an
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lat-i-tood-n-air-ee-uh n, -tyood-]
    • /ˌlæt ɪˌtud nˈɛər i ən, -ˌtyud-/
    • /ˌlæ.tɪ.tjuː.dɪ.ˈneə.rɪən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lat-i-tood-n-air-ee-uh n, -tyood-]
    • /ˌlæt ɪˌtud nˈɛər i ən, -ˌtyud-/

Definitions of latitudinarian word

  • adjective latitudinarian allowing or characterized by latitude in opinion or conduct, especially in religious views. 1
  • noun latitudinarian a person who is latitudinarian in opinion or conduct. 1
  • noun latitudinarian Anglican Church. one of the churchmen in the 17th century who maintained the wisdom of the episcopal form of government and ritual but denied its divine origin and authority. 1
  • noun latitudinarian Allowing latitude, especially in religion; showing no preference among varying creeds and forms of worship. 1
  • adjective latitudinarian permitting or marked by freedom of attitude or behaviour, esp in religious matters 0
  • adjective latitudinarian of or relating to a school of thought within the Church of England in the 17th century that minimized the importance of divine authority in matters of doctrine and stressed the importance of reason and personal judgment 0
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Origin of latitudinarian

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin lātitūdin- (see latitudinal) + -arian

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Parts of speech for Latitudinarian

noun
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adverb
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latitudinarian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for latitudinarian

adj latitudinarian

  • permissive — habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
  • radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
  • tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
  • flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
  • lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.

adjective latitudinarian

  • enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
  • approving — An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it.
All 46 Synonyms of latitudinarian

Antonyms for latitudinarian

adj latitudinarian

  • intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
  • specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
  • conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
  • narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
  • greedy — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
All 15 Antonyms of latitudinarian

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