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establishmentarian (s) (noun), establishmentarians (pl)
1. A person who adheres to or favors a church for the reason that it is accepted and officially recognized: Natasha and her family were supporters and establishmentarians of the Church of England and its principles.
2. An individual belonging to or approving of a political or social foundation: Kitty was new in the city and decided to support her chosen institution by becoming an establishmentarian and conforming to the traditional practices and standards set by it.
This entry is located in the following units: -arian (page 2) stato-, stat-, sta-, -static, -stasi, staso-, -stasis, -stasia, -stacy, -stitute, -stitution, -sist (page 6)
establishmentarian (adjective); more establishmentarian, most establishmentarian
1. Regarding the support of the official standing of a recognized church: In the year 2000 Sweden eliminated the establishmentarian status of the Lutheran Church.
2. Pertaining to the favoritism of a social or political organization or concern: Floyd and his family decided to support the local establishmentarian customs, shops, and the bank of their choice in the town they recently moved to.
This entry is located in the following unit: stato-, stat-, sta-, -static, -stasi, staso-, -stasis, -stasia, -stacy, -stitute, -stitution, -sist (page 7)