Sabbatarian noun & adjective. [sabǝ'tɛ:rɪǝn] E17.
[from late Latin sabbatarius, from Latin sabbatum: see SABBATH, -ARIAN.]
A. noun.
1. A Jew who (strictly) observes the (Saturday) Sabbath. E17.

2. A Christian who (strictly) observes the (Sunday) Sabbath. E17.

3. A Christian who observes Saturday as the Sabbath. M17.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to the Sabbath or its (esp. strict) observance; holding the tenets of the Sabbatarians. M17.

■ Sabbatarianism noun sabbatarian principles or practice L17.

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