UNIATE

Uniate

(adjective) of or relating to former Eastern Christian or Orthodox churches that have been received under the jurisdiction of the Church of Rome but retain their own rituals and practices and canon law

Uniat, Uniate, Uniate Christian

(noun) a member of the Uniat Church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


U"ni*at, U"ni*ate, n. (Eccl.)

Definition: A member of the Greek Church, who nevertheless acknowledges the supremacy of the Pope of Rome; one of the United Greeks. Also used adjectively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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30 May 2025

FOREHAND

(noun) (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)


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