Bezpopovtsy

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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian безпоповцы (bezpopovcy) (pre-1917 spelling; modern spelling is беспоповцы (bespopovcy)). From без- (bez-) + поп (pop, “priest”) + -ов- (-ov-) + -цы (-cy) (plural of -ец (-ec)).

Noun

Bezpopovtsy pl (plural only)

  1. A branch of Old Believers which is primarily known for its rejection of the ordained priesthood
  2. The members of this movement. Singular form is Bezpopovets
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