uniat

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A member of a Christian church, especially in Eastern Europe or the Middle East, that acknowledges the supreme authority of the Pope in Rome (the Bishop of Rome) but follows its own traditional rites, liturgies, and canon law, which are distinct from those of the Latin (Roman) Church. The term historically refers to churches that entered into communion with the Holy See. Usage...