sabbatarian
/,sæbə'teəriən/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Pertaining to the Sabbath and its observance: Relating to the Sabbath day, its religious significance, and the rules or practices associated with keeping it holy.
Noun:
- A person who observes the Sabbath, especially on Saturday: Specifically, one who observes Saturday as the Sabbath, as in Judaism or certain Christian denominations.
- A person who advocates for strict Sabbath observance: More broadly, someone who promotes or adheres to strict regulations regarding Sabbath rest and activities.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The community follows sabbatarian laws that prohibit work on Sunday. (The community follows laws related to the Sabbath that prohibit work on Sunday.)
- Their sabbatarian beliefs influence their weekend schedule. (Their beliefs concerning the Sabbath influence their weekend schedule.)
Noun:
- As a sabbatarian, he attends synagogue every Saturday. (As a person who observes the Sabbath, he attends synagogue every Saturday.)
- The sabbatarians petitioned for the closure of shops on Sundays. (The advocates for Sabbath observance petitioned for the closure of shops on Sundays.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term can refer to members of Christian groups, like some Puritans or Seventh-day Adventists, who emphasize strict Sunday or Saturday observance.
- The sabbatarian movement in 17th-century England sought to enforce Sunday rest laws.
Variants and Related Words
- Sabbatarianism (n): The principles or practices of sabbatarians; the doctrine of strict Sabbath observance.
- His sabbatarianism meant no travel or commerce on the holy day.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Sabbath-related.
- Noun: Sabbath-keeper, observer of the Sabbath.
Related Phrases
- Sabbatarian principles: The set of beliefs governing Sabbath observance.
- The school's schedule was designed around sabbatarian principles.
Adjective
- pertaining to the Sabbath and its observance
Noun
- one who observes Saturday as the Sabbath (as in Judaism)