English dictionary
Melchite
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an eastern Christian in Egypt or Syria who adheres to the Orthodox faith as defined by the council of Chalcedon in 451 and as accepted by the Byzantine emperor
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an Orthodox Christian or Uniate Christian belonging to the patriarchate of Alexandria or Antioch or Jerusalem
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One of a sect, chiefly in Syria and Egypt, which acknowledges the authority of the pope, but adheres to the liturgy and ceremonies of the Eastern Church.
Source: webster1913