Sabbatarianism

noun

Sab·​ba·​tar·​i·​an·​ism ˌsa-bə-ˈter-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Sabbatarianism (audio)
: strict and often rigorous observance of the Sabbath

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sabbatarianism was circa 1674

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“Sabbatarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sabbatarianism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2023.

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