Word info

Haugean

Speech parts

1. Haugean - Noun

2. Haugean - Adjective

Meaning

Haugean (comparative more Haugean, superlative most Haugean)

(historical) A pietistic state church reform movement of the late 18th and early 19th century, intended to bring new life and vitality into the Church of Norway, which had been often characterized by formalism and lethargy.

Haugean (plural Haugeans)

(historical) A supporter of the Haugean church reform movement.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Stenersen: 62 In the last decades of the century, Hans Nielsen Hauge started the Haugean movement, which demanded the right to preach the word of God freely. Source: Internet

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