Zwinglian
of or relating to Ulrich Zwingli or his doctrines, largely agreeing with those of Luther and offering a distinctive interpretation of the Lord's Supper.
a follower of Zwingli.
Origin of Zwinglian
1Other words from Zwinglian
- Zwing·li·an·ism, noun
- Zwing·li·an·ist, noun, adjective
Words Nearby Zwinglian
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How to use Zwinglian in a sentence
That is not Lutheran doctrine, it is not even Zwinglian; it is much nearer the Anabaptist.
A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2) | Thomas M. LindsayThere were fervent adherents of extreme Swiss doctrines, Calvinistic or Zwinglian; these were also few.
Ten Tudor Statesmen | Arthur D. InnesLuther in fact was never Zwinglian as regards the Communion.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignThe document is Calvinist in theology and largely Zwinglian in language.
A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2) | Thomas M. LindsayThe Zwinglian cook placed a box of many-colored chips in front of him.
Atlantida | Pierre Benoit
British Dictionary definitions for Zwinglian
/ (ˈzwɪŋɡlɪən, ˈswɪŋɡ-, ˈtsvɪŋ-) /
an upholder of the religious doctrines or movement of Zwingli
of or relating to Zwingli, his religious movement, or his doctrines, esp his interpretation of the Eucharist
Derived forms of Zwinglian
- Zwinglianism, noun
- Zwinglianist, noun
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