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Uniate

Uniate

9.9
A member of an Eastern church that is linked with the Roman Catholic Church but keeps its own religious rites
  • noun
  • /ˈjuːniˌeɪt/
translation icon : uniata
  • Her grandparents were Uniates who practiced their faith in harmony with the Roman Catholic Church.

Examples

  • Many Uniate churches still follow the Byzantine liturgical traditions.

  • The Uniate community celebrates several unique religious festivals.

  • Her grandparents were Uniates from Eastern Europe.

  • The Uniate community celebrates its unique traditions.

  • Are there many Uniates in this region?

  • The Uniate church preserves its own unique rites while being in communion with the Vatican.

  • Many people are unaware that a vibrant community of Uniate believers exists in this city.

Synonyms

Uniate Christian
vsUniate
  • Archaic
9.9

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

is the same meaning but uses different wording for union with Rome
Uniat
vsUniate
  • Specialized
9.9

A Christian from an Eastern church who accepts the Pope's authority but keeps its own services and traditions

focuses on being in communion rather than stressing papal obedience

Compounds

Uniate Christian
  • Archaic
9.9

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

Uniate Church
  • Archaic
9.9

An Eastern Christian church that keeps its own way of worship but accepts the Pope's authority

Surface Forms

Uniate singular
Uniates plural

Etymology

Uniate comes from a word meaning 'union' or 'joined' and is related to unite and union. It names a person from an Eastern Christian church who is 'joined' to the Roman Catholic Church but keeps their own services and traditions.