Ubiquitarian

U·biq·ui·tar·i·an

[yoo-bik-wi-tair-ee-uhn] Theology.
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the doctrine, especially as advocated by Luther, that the body of Christ is omnipresent and therefore exists in the Eucharistic bread.
noun
2.
Also, U·bi·quar·i·an [yoo-bi-kwair-ee-uhn] , U·bi·quist a person who advocates this doctrine.

Origin:
1630–40; < Neo-Latin ubīquit(ārius) being everywhere at once (see ubiquity, -ary) + -arian

U·biq·ui·tar·i·an·ism, noun
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ubiquitarian (juːˌbɪkwɪˈtɛərɪən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a member of the Lutheran church who holds that Christ is no more present in the elements of the Eucharist than elsewhere, as he is present in all places at all times
 
adj
2.  denoting, relating to, or holding this belief
 
[C17: from Latin ubīque everywhere; see ubiquitous]
 
ubiqui'tarianism
 
n

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