Antiadaphorist

/æntiəˈdæfərɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who rejects adiaphorism, the belief that certain religious practices are morally neutral or indifferent.

Etymology

From 'anti-' (against) + 'adiaphorist' (from Greek 'adiaphoros' meaning indifferent), formed in Protestant theological debate (16th-17th centuries).

Kelly Says

The adiaphorist debate was fierce during the Protestant Reformation—theologians argued about whether things like what you wore to church or certain rituals mattered morally, and antiadaphorists insisted they absolutely did.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.