Synonyms of Old Believer
3 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for Old Believer is Rascolnik. Other synonyms of Old Believer are Old Ritualist and Raskolnik. The opposite of Old Believer is Nikonite.
Synonyms and similar words for Old Believer
Opposite of Old Believer
Meaning of Old Believer
- noun Any of those who separated from the official Russian Orthodox Church after 1666 as a protest against the church reforms introduced by Patriarch Nikon between 1652 and 1666. They continue liturgical and ritual practices which predate the reforms.
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Questions about synonyms of Old Believer
- What is another word for Old Believer?
- Old Believer has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Rascolnik, Old Ritualist and Raskolnik.
- What is the opposite of Old Believer?
- The opposite of Old Believer is Nikonite. Other antonyms of Old Believer are Nikonian.
- What does Old Believer mean?
- Old Believer means any of those who separated from the official Russian Orthodox Church after 1666 as a protest against the church reforms introduced by Patriarch Nikon between 1652 and 1666. They continue liturgical and ritual practices which predate the reforms.
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