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those Christians in heaven who have triumphed over evil and the enemies of Christ. Cf. church militant.[1545-55]
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Church Universal and Triumphant — Formation 1975 Type New Religious Movement (Ascended Master Teachings religion) Founder Elizabeth Clare Prophet Church Universal and Triumphant is an international New Age religious organization founded in 1975 by … Wikipedia
Triumphant — Tri*um phant, a. [L. triumphans, p. pr. of triumphare: cf. F. triomphant. See {Triumph}, v. i.] [1913 Webster] 1. Rejoicing for victory; triumphing; exultant. [1913 Webster] Successful beyond hope to lead ye forth Triumphant out of this infernal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Church — (ch[^u]rch), n. [OE. chirche, chireche, cherche, Scot. kirk, from AS. circe, cyrice; akin to D. kerk, Icel. kirkja, Sw. kyrka, Dan. kirke, G. kirche, OHG. chirihha; all fr. Gr. kyriako n the Lord s house, fr. kyriako s concerning a master or lord … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
