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U⋅ni⋅tar⋅i⋅an⋅ism

[yoo-ni-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm]
–noun
1. the beliefs, principles, and practices of Unitarians. Compare Unitarian Universalism.
2. (lowercase) any system advocating unity or centralization, as in government.

Origin:
Unitarian + -ism
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U·ni·tar·i·an   (yōō'nĭ-târ'ē-ən)   
n.  
  1. An adherent of Unitarian Universalism.

  2. A monotheist who is not a Christian.

  3. A Christian who is not a Trinitarian.


[From New Latin ūnitārius, monotheist, from Latin ūnitās, unity; see unity.]
U'ni·tar'i·an adj., U'ni·tar'i·an·ism n.
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Unitarianism

liberal religious movements that have merged in the United States. In previous centuries they appealed for their views to Scripture interpreted by reason, but most contemporary Unitarians and Universalists base their religious beliefs on reason and experience.

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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