New Light

1 of 2

noun (1)

: 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

2 of 2

noun (2)

: crappie

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

new light; from its association with Campbellite entry 1

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