sabbatarian
/ˌsæbəˈtɛriən/
noun
- A person who observes the Sabbath, especially with strict adherence to religious rules.
- As a sabbatarian, she refrains from work and shopping on Sundays.
- He was known as a strict sabbatarian, keeping the day holy from sunset to sunset.
- The community included many sabbatarians who followed traditional practices.
adjective
- Relating to the observance of the Sabbath.
- Her family had a strong sabbatarian tradition passed down for generations.
- They followed sabbatarian customs, including attending church and resting.
- The sabbatarian laws in the town prohibited most businesses from opening on Sunday.
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