uniat

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Definition of uniat in English English dictionary

alternative spelling of Uniate

A member of the Greek Church, who nevertheless acknowledges the supremacy of the Pope of Rome; one of the United Greeks

Also used adjectively

a member of the Uniat Church

Related Terms

uniat church

any of several churches in eastern Europe or the Middle East that acknowledge papal authority but retain their own liturgy

Hyphenation

U·ni·at