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wiclif

/ˈwɪklɪf/

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noun

/ˈwɪklɪf/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому теологу, чьи возражения против римско-католической доктрины предвосхитили протестантскую Реформацию (1328-1384).

A proper noun referring to an English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. English theologian and reformerC2formalbritish

    An English theologian and early reformer who challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and promoted translation of the Bible into English.

    ruАнглийский теолог и реформатор

    • Wiclif's teachings influenced the Lollard movement in England.
    • He is often called the 'Morning Star of the Reformation'.
    • Wiclif argued against the doctrine of transubstantiation.

    Synonymswyclifwycliffe