remonstrant

American  

[ri-mon-struhnt] / rɪˈmɒn strənt /

adjective

1. remonstrating; expostulatory.

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noun

1. a person who remonstrates.

2. (initial capital letter) one of the Dutch Arminians whose doctrinal differences from strict Calvinists were set forth in 1610.

remonstrant ¹ British  

/ rɪˈmɒnstrənt /

noun

1. a person who remonstrates, esp one who signs a remonstrance

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adjective

1. rare remonstrating or protesting

Remonstrant ² British  

/ rɪˈmɒnstrənt /

noun

1. a Dutch supporter of the Arminian Remonstrance of 1610

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Other Word Forms

• half-remonstrant adjective
• nonremonstrant adjective
• remonstrantly adverb
• unremonstrant adjective

Etymology

Origin of remonstrant

First recorded in 1610–20, remonstrant is from the Medieval Latin word remōnstrant- (stem of remōnstrāns, present participle of remōnstrāre ). See remonstrate, -ant

Example Sentences

“Dark—very quiet,” said Grey, in what sounded to me like a remonstrant tone; and directly after a loud clear voice rang out from the block-house at the left-hand corner near the gate.

From To The West by Fenn, George Manville

The do-nothing, the popinjay, the intractable, the self-important, the remonstrant, the I thought, sir—the It is due to my dignity, sir—none of these flourished in the Army of the Valley.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

Even more startled looked the remonstrant, as at the moment some acquaintances passed within earshot.

From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram

She spoke with a hesitant, remonstrant voice, as if in half-hearted protest, “Hit’s dangerous to talk hyar, Dan,” she said.

From Heart of the Blue Ridge by Baily, Waldron

The dog uttered a remonstrant growl, but obeyed, and Dinass drew himself back against the cliff.

From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal