tractarian
Definition
- Noun:
- A follower of Tractarianism: A "Tractarian" is a person who adheres to the principles of Tractarianism, a 19th-century movement within the Church of England.
- A supporter of the Oxford Movement: The term specifically denotes an adherent of the Oxford Movement, a campaign to renew the Church of England by emphasizing its Catholic heritage, doctrines, and liturgical practices, which was promoted through a series of publications titled Tracts for the Times.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- John Henry Newman was a leading Tractarian before his conversion to Roman Catholicism.
- The parish's liturgy was influenced by Tractarian ideas about ritual and sacraments.
- As a committed Tractarian, she advocated for the restoration of traditional church practices.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical and theological contexts to describe individuals or ideas associated with the 19th-century revival.
- The Tractarian emphasis on apostolic succession reshaped Anglican ecclesiology.
- It can function attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the movement.
- The church's architecture reflected Tractarian principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Tractarianism (n): The system of religious principles and doctrines associated with the Oxford Movement.
- Tractarianism sought to emphasize the Church of England's Catholic roots.
- Oxford Movement (n): The broader historical movement of which Tractarianism was a part.
Synonyms
- Puseyite (n, historical): Another term for a follower of the Oxford Movement, derived from one of its leaders, Edward Bouverie Pusey. (Note: This term can carry a polemical or historical nuance.)
- High Churchman (n): A general term for an Anglican emphasizing ritual, sacrament, and authority; Tractarians were a specific group within this tradition.
Related Phrases
- Tracts for the Times: The series of pamphlets that gave Tractarianism its name.
- The arguments in "Tracts for the Times" were central to Tractarian thought.
Noun
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a follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times')
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