Genevan

[ juh-nee-vuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Geneva, Switzerland.
2. Calvinistic.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Geneva, Switzerland.
2. a Calvinist.

Genevan

/ dʒɪˈniːvən; ˌdʒɛnɪˈviːz /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Geneva
2. of, adhering to, or relating to the teachings of Calvin or the Calvinists

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Geneva
2. a less common name for a Calvinist See Calvinist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Genevan¹

First recorded in 1555–65; Genev(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Voltaire lived from 1755 to 1758 at les Dlices near Geneva, and within Genevan territory.

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To see the world is an almost irresistible temptation to a Genevan, accordingly I gave my consent.

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Henry Spiess, a Genevan lawyer, has written an interesting series of sketches of the court-room.

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As the memoir of a physician, it is keener than Spiess' notes of an advocate in the Genevan law courts.

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At any rate, the Genevan Catholics are fortunate to have such a bishop.

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