antimarian

/ˌæntɪməˈrɪən, æntɪˈmɛəriən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Opposed to or hostile towards Marian devotion or the Catholic Church, particularly in the context of the English Reformation.

“The antimarian faction within the Church sought to eradicate the veneration of Mary.”

2. noun

A member of an antimarian faction or a person opposed to Marian devotion.

“During the English Reformation, many antimarians were persecuted for their views.”

Synonyms

  • Mary-hater
  • anti-marian
  • antimarianist

Antonyms

  • Mary-worshipper
  • mariaphile
  • mariolater