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Meaning of Newmanite in English:

Newmanite

Pronunciation /ˈnjuːmənʌɪt/

noun

historical Christian Church

  • A follower or supporter of John Henry Newman; an adherent of Newmanism.

adjective

historical Christian Church

  • Of or characteristic of Newmanites; supportive of Newmanism.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Arnold (1795–1842), headmaster and historian. From the name of John Henry Newman + -ite.