New Christian

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Noun

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New Christian (plural New Christians)

  1. (Christianity, historical) One of the Iberian Muslims and Jews who converted to Roman Catholicism, or their known baptized descendants.
    Synonym: neo-Christian

Usage notes

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  • The term was introduced by the Old Christians of Iberia who wanted to distinguish themselves from the conversos (converts).
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