Hussite

[ huhs-ahyt ]

noun

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

adjective

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

Hussite

/ ˈhʌsaɪt /

noun

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

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• ˈHussism, noun

Other Words From

• Hussit·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hussite¹

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

Example Sentences

It was in this form that the Hussite theories were absorbed by the German mind.

From Project Gutenberg

We are the bulwark of the Church alike against heretic Muscovite to the north and furious Hussite to the south.

From Project Gutenberg

Only George the Hussite stood by with a smile on his face and his thumbs stuck in his waistband.

From Project Gutenberg

His martyrdom caused the Hussite war, in which several severe battles were fought, including one at Prague.

From Project Gutenberg

The Hussite movement assumed a revolutionary character as soon as the news of the death of Huss reached Prague.

From Project Gutenberg