1. genevan - Noun
2. genevan - Adjective
Of or pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevese.
A native or inhabitant of Geneva.
A supported of Genevanism.
Source: Webster's dictionaryCalvin established an eldership together with a " consistory ", where pastors and the elders established matters of religious discipline for the Genevan population. Source: Internet
In the fifth letter he wondered why Voltaire had not been able to imbue the Genevan councilors, who frequently met him, "with that spirit of tolerance which he preaches without cease, and of which he sometimes has need". Source: Internet
On 27 June an unsigned threatening letter in Genevan dialect was found at the pulpit of St. Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached. Source: Internet
In Geneva stayed a deserted UEA, in which the old leaders took power again, the so-called Genevan UEA. Source: Internet
Reformation While the Genevan Reformed tradition sought to introduce vernacular versions translated from the original languages, it nevertheless retained and extended the use of the Vulgate in theological debate. Source: Internet
Return to Geneva (1754) On returning to Geneva in 1754, Rousseau reconverted to Calvinism and regained his official Genevan citizenship. Source: Internet