zwingli

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Noun zwingli has 1 sense

Zwingli, Ulrich Zwingli, Huldreich Zwingli - Swiss theologian whose sermons began the Reformation in Switzerland (1484-1531)
--₁ is a kind of theologian, theologist, theologizer, theologiser

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Zwingli

Noun

Definition: A Protestant Swiss theologian and reformer who was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland.

Example Sentence: Zwingli played a significant role in the spread of Reformation ideas in Switzerland.

Noun

Definition: One who follows the doctrines or teachings of Zwingli.

Example Sentence: The Zwinglis gathered to discuss the principles of their faith.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of Huldrych Zwingli or his teachings.

Example Sentence: The Zwinglian doctrine emphasized the importance of biblical authority.