huguenot

Meanings

• noun

  A Protestant reformer in France in the 16th century.

  - "The Huguenots were a persecuted religious minority in France."
  - "Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes, granting religious freedom to the Huguenots."
  - "The Huguenot faith emphasized the authority of the Bible and the priesthood of all believers."

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Variants

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Huguenot , Huguenotic , Huguenotism , Huguenotisms , Huguenots

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Etymology

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From French Huguenot, from German Reformate, from Latin reformare ‘to renew’.

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Trivia

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1. The Huguenots were also known as the 'French Protestants'.

2. The Edict of Nantes, which granted religious freedom to the Huguenots, was revoked in 1685 by King Louis XIV, leading to the expulsion of Huguenots from France.

3. The Huguenot National Day is celebrated annually on October 20th in France to commemorate the signing of the Edict of Nantes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protestantism: A major branch of Christianity that rejects the authority of the Pope and the traditions of the Catholic Church.

2. Reformation: A religious and cultural movement that began in Europe in the 16th century and led to the establishment of Protestant churches and the reform of the Catholic Church.

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Culture

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The Huguenots were a significant religious and political force in France during the 16th and 17th centuries. They were known for their opposition to the Catholic Church and their commitment to Protestantism. Huguenots were persecuted and faced discrimination, culminating in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. They contributed to French literature, music, and art, with notable figures such as Blaise Pascal and Jean Racine.

How to Memorize "huguenot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered for worship, dressed in Protestant clothing and holding Bibles. Visualize the persecution they faced and their determination to practice their faith.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the Protestant faith and the history of religious persecution in Europe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Huguenots = Hugely Unified God's People Undergoing Notable Struggles' to remember the meaning of the term.

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