latitudinarian

/ˌˈlædəˈtudnˌˈɛriən/
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Other forms: latitudinarians

Definitions of latitudinarian
  1. adjective
    unwilling to accept authority or dogma (especially in religion)
    synonyms: free-thinking, undogmatic, undogmatical
    broad-minded
    inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own
  2. noun
    a person who is broad-minded and tolerant (especially in standards of religious belief and conduct)
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    type of:
    liberal, liberalist, progressive
    a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
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