huguenotism

Meanings

• noun

  The Protestant Reformation in France in the 16th century, led primarily by the Huguenots, a Calvinist denomination.

  - "Huguenotism was a significant religious movement in France during the 16th century."
  - "The Edict of Nantes, signed in 1598, granted religious freedom to Huguenots in France."

• noun

  Adherence to the Protestant faith during the Huguenot movement in France.

  - "Many French nobles and commoners embraced Huguenotism during the Reformation."
  - "The persecution of Huguenots in France led to the migration of thousands to other countries."

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Variants

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Huguenot , Huguenotic , Huguenotism , Huguenotisms , Huguenots

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Etymology

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From the name of the French Protestant reformer Huguenot (1523–1561).

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Trivia

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 The Edict of Nantes, which granted religious freedom to Huguenots, was revoked by King Louis XIV in 1685, leading to the expulsion of thousands of Huguenots from France.

2. The Huguenot Church in Strasbourg, France, is the oldest continuously operating Protestant church in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calvinism: A major branch of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the importance of faith in salvation.

2. Protestant Reformation: A religious and political movement in Europe in the 16th century that sought to reform the Catholic Church and led to the establishment of Protestant denominations.

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Culture

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Huguenotism played a significant role in the cultural and political history of France. It led to the publication of the first French Bible in 1535 and the establishment of the first Protestant schools. Huguenots made significant contributions to literature, art, and music, including the works of François Rabelais, Pierre de Ronsard, and Claude Goudimel.

How to Memorize "huguenotism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the Huguenot movement as a wave of religious and political change sweeping through France during the 16th century.
   - Visualize a group of people gathered in secret to worship according to their Protestant faith.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term Huguenotism with the Protestant faith and the religious and political turmoil in France during the 16th century.
   - Link Huguenotism to the persecution of Protestants in France and their migration to other countries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Huguenots Hugged God' to remember the meaning of Huguenotism.
   - Remember the association of Huguenotism with the Huguenots and their Protestant faith.

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