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moderates

/ˈmɒdəreɪts/ /ˈmɑːdəreɪts/

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noun

Modérés

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

Examples :

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

Les modérés sont les défenseurs naturels de l'œcuménisme contre les fanatiques de leurs églises.

politics government position person

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noun

Modérés

One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.

Examples :

"During the 18th century in Scotland, the Moderates held significant power within the church, often clashing with those who held more fervent religious beliefs. "

Au XVIIIe siècle en Écosse, les Modérés détenaient un pouvoir important au sein de l'église, s'opposant souvent à ceux qui avaient des convictions religieuses plus ferventes.

religion history doctrine organization theology