Nikonian

English

Etymology

From Nikon +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /nɪˈkəʊ.ni.ən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /nɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/
• Rhymes: -əʊniən

Noun

Nikonian (plural Nikonians)

1. (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

Nikonian (comparative more Nikonian, superlative most Nikonian)

1. Of or pertaining to Nikon.

   Synonym: Nikonite