Latitudinarian

Latitudinarian
Latitudinarian Lat`i*tu`di*na"ri*an, n. 1. One who is moderate in his notions, or not restrained by precise settled limits in opinion; one who indulges freedom in thinking. [1913 Webster]

2. (Eng. Eccl. Hist.) A member of the Church of England, in the time of Charles II., who adopted more liberal notions in respect to the authority, government, and doctrines of the church than generally prevailed. [1913 Webster]

They were called ``men of latitude;'' and upon this, men of narrow thoughts fastened upon them the name of latitudinarians. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]

3. (Theol.) One who departs in opinion from the strict principles of orthodoxy. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • Latitudinarian — Lat i*tu di*na ri*an, a. [Cf. F. latitudinaire.] 1. Not restrained; not confined by precise limits. [1913 Webster] 2. Indifferent to a strict application of any standard of belief or opinion; hence, deviating more or less widely from such… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Latitudinarian — was initially a pejorative term applied to a group of 17th century English theologians who believed in conforming to official Church of England practices but who felt that matters of doctrine, liturgical practice, and ecclesiastical organization… …   Wikipedia

  • latitudinarian — index nonpartisan, open minded Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • latitudinarian — (adj.) 1660s, characterized by broad mindedness, especially in reference to Episcopal clergymen indifferent to doctrinal details; from L. latitudin , from LATITUDE (Cf. latitude) in its meaning freedom from narrow restrictions (c.1600). Related:… …   Etymology dictionary

  • latitudinarian — [lat΄ə to͞o΄də ner′ē ən, lat΄ətyo͞o′də ner′ē ən] adj. [< L latitudo (gen. latitudinis): see LATITUDE & ARIAN] liberal in one s views; permitting free thought, esp. in religious matters; very tolerant n. a person who has very liberal views and …   English World dictionary

  • latitudinarian — adjective Date: 1697 not insisting on strict conformity to a particular doctrine or standard ; tolerant; specifically tolerant of variations in religious opinion or doctrine • latitudinarian noun • latitudinarianism noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • latitudinarian — latitudinarianism, n. /lat i toohd n air ee euhn, tyoohd /, adj. 1. allowing or characterized by latitude in opinion or conduct, esp. in religious views. n. 2. a person who is latitudinarian in opinion or conduct. 3. Anglican Ch. one of the… …   Universalium

  • latitudinarian — [ˌlatɪtju:dɪ nɛ:rɪən] adjective liberal, especially in religious views. noun a person with a latitudinarian attitude. Derivatives latitudinarianism noun …   English new terms dictionary

  • latitudinarian — noun (C) formal someone who is willing to accept other people s beliefs and behaviour latitudinarian adjective …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • latitudinarian — lat•i•tu•di•nar•i•an [[t]ˌlæt ɪˌtud nˈɛər i ən, ˌtyud [/t]] adj. 1) characterized by latitude in opinion or conduct 2) a person who is latitudinarian • Etymology: 1655–65 lat i•tu di•nar′i•an•ism, n …   From formal English to slang

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