Albigenses
members of a Catharistic sect in the south of France that arose in the 11th century and was exterminated in the 13th century by a crusade (Albigensian Crusade ) and the Inquisition.
Origin of Albigenses
1Other words from Albigenses
- Al·bi·gen·si·an [al-bi-jen-see-uhn, -shuhn], /ˌæl bɪˈdʒɛn si ən, -ʃən/, adjective, noun
- Al·bi·gen·si·an·ism, noun
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How to use Albigenses in a sentence
The Albigensian Crusade is no isolated page in the annals of the Midi.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyThe Gothic cathedrals of the Midi were erected after two generations of the Albigensian strife had impoverished the race.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyWith the death of Simon de Montfort the Albigensian wars changed in character.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyOnes interest in Bziers centers in the terrible massacre of 1209, the opening act of the Albigensian Crusade.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyAll through the dark episodes of the Albigensian wars these lives of unobtrusive Christian charity endured.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
British Dictionary definitions for Albigenses
/ (ˌælbɪˈdʒɛnsiːz) /
members of a Manichean sect that flourished in S France from the 11th to the 13th century
Origin of Albigenses
1Derived forms of Albigenses
- Albigensian, adjective
- Albigensianism, noun
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