Waldensian

Waldensian

English

Alternative forms

• Valdensian

Etymology

From Waldens(es) +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Waldensian (comparative more Waldensian, superlative most Waldensian)

1. Of or pertaining to the Waldenses.
   • 2010, Michael C Thomsett, The Inquisition, page 16:

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

   • 2011, Norman Davies, Vanished Kingdoms, Penguin 2012, p. 126:

     Valdensian communities took to the mountains of Savoy, and would defy the authorities in the best Burgundian manner for centuries.

Derived terms

• Waldensian Evangelical Church
• Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churche

Translations

of or pertaining to the Waldenses

French: vaudois (fr) German: waldensisch (de) m, Waldenser- (e.g., Waldenserkirche) Italian: valdese (it) m or f

Noun

Waldensian (plural Waldensians)

1. One who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses (a pre-Protestant church founded by Peter Waldo).

Translations

one who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses

Armenian: վալդենս (valdens) French: vaudois (fr) m, vaudoise (fr) f German: Waldenser (de) m, Waldenserin (de) f Irish: Valdach m Italian: valdese (it) m or f