Definition of New Light
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: 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
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