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Definition of Uniate
1. Noun. A member of the Uniat Church.
Exact synonyms: Uniat, Uniate Christian
Group relationships: Uniat Church, Uniate Church
Generic synonyms: Catholic
Group relationships: Uniat Church, Uniate Church
Generic synonyms: Catholic
2. Adjective. Of or relating to former Eastern Christian or Orthodox churches that have been received under the jurisdiction of the Church of Rome but retain their own rituals and practices and canon law.
Partainyms: Uniate Church
Definition of Uniate
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to any of several Christian Churches, mostly from Eastern Europe, that are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, but use there own language and customs ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Uniate
1. A member of the Greek Church, who nevertheless acknowledges the supremacy of the Pope of Rome; one of the United Greeks. Also used adjectively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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