genevan

Speech parts

1. genevan - Noun

2. genevan - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevese.

A native or inhabitant of Geneva.

A supported of Genevanism.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

calvinist geneva calvinistic schnapps Guinevere Geneve genevese Genevois geneva dweller geneva local geneva-born citizen geneva-born person native of geneva geneva citizen geneva denizen
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Hypernyms

swiss necessitarian

Hyponyms

huguenot

Examples

Calvin 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

Close letter words and terms

geneva-born local geneva-born person geneva-born resident genevanism Genevate Geneve