'Tractarian' definitions:
Definition of 'Tractarian'
(from WordNet)
noun
A follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times')
Definition of 'Tractarian'
From: GCIDE
- Tractarian \Trac*ta"ri*an\, n. (Ch. of England) One of the writers of the Oxford tracts, called "Tracts for the Times," issued during the period 1833-1841, in which series of papers the sacramental system and authority of the Church, and the value of tradition, were brought into prominence. Also, a member of the High Church party, holding generally the principles of the Tractarian writers; a Puseyite. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Tractarian'
From: GCIDE
- Tractarian \Trac*ta"ri*an\, a. Of or pertaining to the Tractarians, or their principles. [1913 Webster]