Campbellite

[ kam-buh-lahyt, kam-uh- ]

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noun

, Usually Disparaging and Offensive.

a member of the Disciples of Christ.

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Sensitive Note

A term of mild contempt, Campbellite is also rejected by those to whom the term applies. These Christians prefer to associate themselves with the teachings of Christ, rather than the teachings of Alexander Campbell.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Campbellite¹

1820–30, Americanism; A. Campbell + -ite ¹

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Example Sentences

Lin had joined the Campbellite Church for the reason that it was the furthest from the Baptist belief, so she claimed.

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That he was so punished; and that upon the Committee were seven elders of the Presbyterian church, and one Campbellite minister.

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It is, however, seldom called Campbellite, while newlight is the most universal name for it in central Kentucky.

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Baker is a Campbellite; and therefore, as I suppose, with few exceptions got all that church.

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You are not the lady who came to Bensonville and stayed at the Campbellite ministers?

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