dukhobor

/ˈduːkəhɒbər/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a 19th-century Russian Christian sect that rejected the authority of the Russian Orthodox Church and was often persecuted as a result.

“The dukhobors were forced to flee to Canada due to the government’s crackdown on their faith.”

Synonyms

  • sect member
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • orthodox