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

The Hussite museum, with its hand-dug tunnels, tells the story of Tábor’s days as medieval hotbed of revolutionary zeal.

From The Guardian

The Hussite teacher raised his eyes and hands to heaven, and then, in a loud tone, uttered a somewhat long prayer, followed by the voices of his little congregation.

From Project Gutenberg

After the Church had reorganized itself at the Council of Constance it had leisure to look after the interests of the faith, although its energies were mostly monopolized by the Hussite troubles.

From Project Gutenberg

Brave enough personally, as soldiers they were distinctly inferior both to the Janissaries and the Hussites, with both of whom Matthias had constantly to contend.

From Project Gutenberg

It is impossible to forget the persecutions of the Cathari, the Albigenses, the Waldenses, the Hussites, the Huguenots, and of every sect that had the courage to think just a little for itself.

From Project Gutenberg