Moravian

[ maw-rey-vee-uhn, moh- ]

/ mɔˈreɪ vi ən, moʊ- /

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adjective

pertaining to Moravia or its inhabitants.

of or relating to the religious denomination of Moravians.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Moravia.

Also called Herrnhuter. a member of a Christian denomination descended from the Bohemian Brethren and holding that the Scriptures are the only rule of faith and practice.

a dialect of Czech spoken in Moravia.

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Origin of Moravian

First recorded in 1545–55; Moravi(a) + -an

OTHER WORDS FROM Moravian

Mo·ra·vi·an·ism, noun

Words nearby Moravian

moratorium, moratory, Moratuwa, Morava, Moravia, Moravian, Moravian Brethren, Moravian Church, Moravian Gate, Moraxella, moray

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How to use Moravian in a sentence

Moravian settlers in NC were the first Americans to officially celebrate the 4th of July.
The First Americans to Observe the 4th Were Moravian Pacifists|Linda C. Brinson|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That, plus the Moravian fondness for documenting everything, gives Salem its claim to the first-ever Fourth of July celebration.
The First Americans to Observe the 4th Were Moravian Pacifists|Linda C. Brinson|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Molther, the Moravian minister, shortly after the Methodists had separated from the Moravians, was seized with a passing illness.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park
I've seen the certificate—quite regular—signed by the Moravian missionary.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell

But it appears, the Moravian Foray entered for a great deal into the account, and was the final overwhelming item.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XV. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
For the common cause he accomplished nearly nothing by this Moravian Expedition.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XIII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
For good or for evil, England was growing democratic; and, therefore, the Moravian Church should have been democratic too.
History of the Moravian Church|J. E. Hutton

British Dictionary definitions for Moravian

Moravian

/ (məˈreɪvɪən, mɒ-) /

adjective

of or relating to Moravia, its people, or their dialect of Czech

of or relating to the Moravian Church

noun

the Moravian dialect

a native or inhabitant of Moravia

a member of the Moravian Church

Derived forms of Moravian

Moravianism, noun

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