Dutch Reformed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Dutch Reformed
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Only a few of the country's religious groups have adopted policies that are more favourable towards the community, among them the Dutch Reformed Church and the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
Calvinism spread rapidly outside Geneva and found adherents in the Netherlands who established the Dutch Reformed Church, in Scotland where the Presbyterian Church was formed, and in France where its adherents were called Huguenots.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
The Dutch Reformed Church and Robinson’s congregations are all offshoots of Calvinism; one would expect the values reflected in her work would resonate in present-day Sioux Center.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2020
Upon joining the Army, Donald gave his religion as Dutch Reformed.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2020
As head of the Dutch Reformed Church’s program to reach Jews, Willem kept in touch with these things.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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