Arminius

[ ahr-min-ee-uhs ]

/ ɑrˈmɪn i əs /

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noun

Hermann, 17? b.c.–a.d. 21, Germanic hero who defeated Roman army a.d. 9.

Ja·co·bus

[juh-koh-buhs], /dʒəˈkoʊ bəs/, Jacob Harmensen, 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian.

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How to use Arminius in a sentence

Through our influence Arminius and Cortez have been made professors at Ephesus.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements|Nesta H. Webster
In 1600 he entered the university of Leiden, where he studied theology under Jacobus Arminius, whose teaching he followed.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6|Various
Some half-conquered country lay beyond, and the Germans in the forests were at this time under a brave leader called Arminius.
Young Folks' History of Rome|Charlotte Mary Yonge
On the opposite side was seen Arminius, menacing furiously and proclaiming battle.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03|Various

On the opposite side was seen Arminius, swelling with ferocity and threats, and denouncing battle.
The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus|Tacitus

British Dictionary definitions for Arminius

Arminius

/ (ɑːˈmɪnɪəs) /

noun

Also: Hermann ?17 bc –?21 ad, Germanic chieftain: organized a revolt against the Romans in 9 a.d

Jacobus. (dʒəˈkəʊbəs), real name Jacob Harmensen. 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian

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