Nikonian
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
Nikonian (plural Nikonians)
- (religion) A follower of the main current of the Russian Orthodox Church, which accepted the reforms undertaken during the reign of Patriarch Nikon.
- Synonym: Nikonite
- Antonym: Old Believer
Adjective edit
Nikonian (comparative more Nikonian, superlative most Nikonian)
- Of or pertaining to Nikon.
- Synonym: Nikonite