adiaphorist
|a-di-a-pho-rist|
C2
/ˌæd.iˈæf.ə.rɪst/
indifference to non-essentials
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiaphorist' originates from the Greek word 'adiaphoros,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diaphoros' meant 'different.'
Historical Evolution
'adiaphoros' transformed into the Latin word 'adiaphorus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adiaphorist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'indifferent to differences,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indifferent to non-essential religious practices.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes that certain religious practices or beliefs are indifferent or non-essential to faith.
The adiaphorist argued that the color of the church's walls was not a matter of faith.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 20:21