unitarians
[ˌjuːnɪˈtɛːriənz]
nounpl: unitarians
unitarianos
1. Members of a Christian religious movement that rejects the Trinity and believes in the oneness of God
Unitarians believe in a single God rather than the Trinity.
Os unitarianos acreditam em um único Deus em vez da Trindade.
2. Followers of Unitarianism, a liberal religious tradition emphasizing reason and individual conscience
Many Unitarians support progressive social causes.
Muitos unitarianos apoiam causas sociais progressistas.
3. In politics, those who advocate for unified governance or centralized authority
The unitarians opposed the federalist structure of government.
Os unitarianos se opunham à estrutura federalista do governo.
Unitarianism originated in 16th-century Europe and became particularly influential in New England during the 18th and 19th centuries. In Brazil, Unitarianism is less widespread than in the United States but has a presence among progressive religious communities. The term is also used in political contexts, particularly in Latin American history, to refer to those who supported centralized national governments as opposed to federal structures.
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