What is another word for Uniate Christian?
Pronunciation: [jˈuːnɪˌe͡ɪt kɹˈɪst͡ʃən] (IPA) 
Uniate Christian is a term used to refer to those Christians who are members of Eastern Catholic churches. These churches are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church but maintain their unique liturgical traditions and governance structures. There are different synonyms that can be used instead of Uniate Christian, such as Eastern Catholic, Eastern Rite Catholic, Byzantine Catholic, and Greek Catholic. These terms are more preferred because Uniate Christian has a negative connotation for some people as it has been used historically as a tool for religious discrimination. These synonyms highlight the distinctiveness of Eastern Catholic churches while stressing their unity with the Roman Catholic Church.
