Helvetic

[ hel-vet-ik ]

noun

1. a Swiss Protestant; Zwinglian.

adjective

1. Helvetian.

Helvetic

/ hɛlˈvɛtɪk /

adjective

1. Helvetian or Swiss
2. of or relating to the Helvetic Confessions or to Swiss Protestantism

noun

1. a Swiss Protestant or reformed Calvinist who subscribes to one of the two Helvetic Confessions (of faith) formulated in 1536 and 1566

Word History and Origins

Origin of Helvetic¹

First recorded in 1700–10; Helvet(ia) + -ic

Example Sentences

This, however, is the only bond of union between the different portions of the Helvetic church.

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Helvetic unity was crushed under the slow step of mules loaded with gold.

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Then, in despite of the doctors and bishops, the Helvetic Church assembled to decide upon its doctrines.

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I had many interesting talks with them about Helvetic politics and history.

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M. Stopper, an old minister of the Helvetic confederation, took him as a tutor for his children.

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