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hus

/hʌs/

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noun

/hʌs/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к чешскому религиозному реформатору, который предвосхитил Реформацию, подверг сомнению непогрешимость католической церкви, был отлучён от церкви за критику коррупции духовенства и сожжён на костре (1372–1415).

A proper noun referring to a Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation, questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church, was excommunicated for attacking clerical corruption, and was burned at the stake (1372–1415).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Jan Hus (religious reformer)C1formalpolitical

    A Czech religious reformer active in the early 15th century who criticized the corruption of the Catholic clergy and questioned the Church's authority. He was excommunicated in 1409 and later burned at the stake for his beliefs.

    ruЯн Гус (религиозный реформатор)

    • Many historians consider Hus a forerunner of the Protestant Reformation.
    • The teachings of Hus inspired a strong national movement in Bohemia.
    • Students of church history often study the trial and execution of Jan Hus.
    • Hus argued for the reform of the clergy and the primacy of Scripture.