Comenius

[ kuh-mee-nee-uh s ]

/ kəˈmi ni əs /

noun

John AmosJan Amos Komenský,1592–1670, Moravian educational reformer and bishop.

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Example sentences from the Web for comenius

The educational principles of Comenius were revolutionary as to the school practices of the time.
History of Education|Levi Seeley
For the first six years of his life, said Comenius, the child must be taught by his mother.
History of the Moravian Church|J. E. Hutton
A few names only among the emigrants require to be mentioned as writers, after Comenius.
Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations|Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob Robinson
But without repetition Comenius rightly declares we do not know solidly.
Training the Teacher|A. F. Schauffler

This took place in 1627, when Comenius was thirty-five years old.
History of Education|Levi Seeley

British Dictionary definitions for comenius

Comenius

/ (kəˈmeɪnɪəs) /

noun

John Amos, Czech name Jan Amos Komensky. 1592–1670, Czech educational reformer

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