Hussite

American  

[huhs-ahyt] / ˈhʌs aɪt /

noun

1. a member of the religious reformist and nationalistic movement initiated by John Huss in Bohemia in the late 14th century.

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adjective

1. of or relating to John Huss or the Hussites.

Hussite British  

/ ˈhʌsaɪt /

noun

1. an adherent of the religious ideas of John Huss or a member of the movement initiated by him

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adjective

1. of or relating to John Huss, his teachings, followers, etc

Other Word Forms

• Hussism
  noun
• Hussitism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Hussite

First recorded in 1525–35; Huss + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Important works of art from Bohemian lands were destroyed by iconoclasts during the Hussite Wars of the 15th century, and much was taken as booty during the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

To be sure, the Hussite celebrations were only part of the causes of Catholic hostility.

From Time Magazine Archive

Taking the chalice as their symbol, his followers founded the Hussite sect, which was based on secular religion and nationalism.

From Time Magazine Archive

"The Hussite war," Palacky wrote, "is the first war in history that was fought not for material interests but for intellectual ones—for ideals."

From Time Magazine Archive

The Hussite war had none of the reforming purpose which led to the martyrdom they wished to avenge.

From A Short History of Germany by Parmele, Mary Platt