hussite

• Nom désignant un adepte ou un partisan des doctrines religieuses et réformatrices de Jan Hus, théologien tchèque du XVe siècle.

A noun referring to a follower or supporter of the religious and reformist teachings of John Huss, a 15th-century Czech theologian.

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1. Religious followerC1formal

   A person who supported the teachings and reforms of the Czech priest Jan Hus (John Huss) in the 15th century.

   Hussite (follower of Jan Hus)

   • The Hussites fought several wars to defend their religious beliefs.
   • Many Hussites were persecuted for their criticism of the Catholic Church.
   • The Hussite movement was a precursor to the Protestant Reformation.