Bezpopovtsy

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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian безпоповцы (bezpopovcy) (pre-1917 spelling).

Noun

Bezpopovtsy pl (plural only)

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