Definition of New Light
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person who accepts new usually more modern or more liberal religious views, doctrines, or methods: such as
a
: a member of a group favoring revivalism and emotionalism in religion (as in Congregational, Presbyterian, and Baptist Churches) during and following the American revival movement of 1740–42 — compare old light
b
: new licht
c
: disciple sense 2
newlight
noun (2)Definition of newlight (Entry 2 of 2)
: crappie
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