Waldensian

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses (a pre-Protestant church founded by Peter Waldo).
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the Waldenses.

    "A spin-off of the Waldensian sect began in 1207 when Durand of Huesca, an early follow of Waldo, converted to Catholicism."

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Example

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"A spin-off of the Waldensian sect began in 1207 when Durand of Huesca, an early follow of Waldo, converted to Catholicism."

Etymology

From Waldens(es) + -ian.

Related phrases

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