Arminius

[ ahr-min-ee-uhs ]

noun

1. Hermann, 17? b.c.–a.d. 21, Germanic hero who defeated Roman army a.d. 9.
2. Ja·co·bus [j, uh, -, koh, -b, uh, s], Jacob Harmensen, 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian.

Arminius

/ ɑːˈmɪnɪəs /

noun

1. AlsoHermann Arminius?17 bc?21 adMPOLITICS: chieftain ?17 bc –?21 ad , Germanic chieftain: organized a revolt against the Romans in 9 a.d
2. ArminiusJacobus15601609MDutchRELIGION: theologian Jacobus. (dʒəˈkəʊbəs), real name Jacob Harmensen. 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian

Example Sentences

Through our influence Arminius and Cortez have been made professors at Ephesus.

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In 1600 he entered the university of Leiden, where he studied theology under Jacobus Arminius, whose teaching he followed.

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Some half-conquered country lay beyond, and the Germans in the forests were at this time under a brave leader called Arminius.

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On the opposite side was seen Arminius, menacing furiously and proclaiming battle.

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On the opposite side was seen Arminius, swelling with ferocity and threats, and denouncing battle.

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