latitudinarian

lat·i·tu·di·nar·i·an | \ ˌla-tə-ˌtü-də-ˈner-ē-ən

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Definition of latitudinarian

: not insisting on strict conformity to a particular doctrine or standard : tolerant specifically : tolerant of variations in religious opinion or doctrine

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Recent Examples on the Web This is a promise to gut interior enforcement that, coupled with the latitudinarian attitude at the border, would do much to render our immigration laws pointless. — Nr Editors, National Review, "The Week," 11 July 2019 Meanwhile, to the east, Hungary has gone straight to the reactionary nationalist right with barely a latitudinarian moment. — The Economist, "Conservatism is fighting for its life against reactionary nationalism," 4 July 2019

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“Latitudinarian.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latitudinarian. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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