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Uniat

Uniat

9.9
A Christian from an Eastern church who accepts the Pope's authority but keeps its own services and traditions
  • noun
  • /ˈjuːniˌæt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : uniata
  • Several Uniats attended the service celebrating the Church's reunion with Rome.

Examples

  • The traditions of the Uniat communities differ from those of the Roman Catholics.

  • A local Uniat priest explained the significance of the feast day to visitors.

  • The Uniat community in Ukraine has a rich history.

  • Many Uniats celebrate their faith with unique traditions.

  • During the festival, many Uniats gathered to share their cultural traditions with the community.

  • The Uniat Church plays an important role in preserving Eastern Christian liturgical practices.

  • She met several Uniats who explained their unique customs and rituals during the celebration.

Synonyms

Uniate
vsUniat
9.9

A member of an Eastern church that is linked with the Roman Catholic Church but keeps its own religious rites

has identical meaning but is spelled differently
Uniate Christian
vsUniat
  • Archaic
9.9

A Christian from an Eastern church who is part of the Catholic Church but keeps its own services

emphasizes accepting papal authority rather than institutional union

Compounds

Uniat Church
9.9

A Christian church in Eastern Europe or the Middle East that follows Eastern church services but accepts the Pope's authority

Surface Forms

Uniat singular
Uniats plural

Etymology

Uniat comes from a root meaning 'union', the same idea you see in union and unite. It was used for Eastern Christian groups who made a 'union' with the Pope in Rome while keeping their own worship and traditions, which is why the word means a church that accepts Rome but keeps its own ways.