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tractarianism
 

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Noun tractarianism has 1 sense
  1. Tractarianism, Puseyism - principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called Tracts for the Times
    --1 is a kind of Christianity, Christian religion

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Tractarianism

Definition: Tractarianism refers to a religious movement within the Church of England during the 19th century that aimed to revive and reaffirm ancient Catholic beliefs and practices.

Senses:

  1. A religious movement within the Church of England.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Tractarianism emerged as a response to the perceived erosion of traditional Catholic practices within the Church of England.
  2. Many Anglican clergymen embraced the principles of Tractarianism and sought to restore ritualism and sacramentalism in their worship.

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