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Definitions for: Tractarian [n] a follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded in pamphlets called"Tracts for the Times")
Webster (1913) Definition: Trac*ta"ri*an, n. (Ch. of England)
One of the writers of the Oxford tracts, called ``Tracts for
the Times,'' issued during the period 1833-1841, in which
series of papers the sacramental system and authority of the
Church, and the value of tradition, were brought into
prominence. Also, a member of the High Church party, holding
generally the principles of the Tractarian writers; a
Puseyite.
Trac*ta"ri*an, a.
Of or pertaining to the Tractarians, or their principles.
See Also: Christian
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