adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to Nikon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Nikonite
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
Nikonian
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /nɪˈkəʊ.ni.ən/
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General-American: /nɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/
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rhymes with -əʊniən
noun
Meaning 2
A follower of the main current of the Russian Orthodox Church, which accepted the reforms undertaken during the reign of Patriarch Nikon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Nikonite
Antonyms: Old Believer
History
Etymology
From Nikon + -ian.