pulpitarian

1 of 2

noun

pul·​pi·​tar·​i·​an
¦pu̇lpə̇¦ta(a)rēən,
¦pəl-,
-ter-
plural -s
: preacher
also : an advocate of preaching as essential to worship

pulpitarian

2 of 2

adjective

"
: of, relating to, or characteristic of preaching

Word History

Etymology

Noun

pulpit entry 1 + -arian

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“Pulpitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulpitarian. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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