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latitudinarian (lat-i-TOOD-n-ar-ee-uhn, -TYOOD-) adjective

Holding broad and tolerant views, especially on matters of religion.

noun

One who is broadminded and tolerant, especially concerning religion.

[From Latin latitudin-, stem of latitudo (breadth), from latus (broad).]

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"[Lord Cornbury's] Whig rivals were more libertarian in their politics and tended to be more latitudinarian in their religion and morals."

Alan Taylor; Devil in a Blue Dress; The New Republic (Washington, DC); Aug 3, 1998.

This week's theme: words relating to religion.

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Posted by Keya at April 15, 2005 07:50 PM