Moravian
pertaining to Moravia or its inhabitants.
of or relating to the religious denomination of Moravians.
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.
Origin of Moravian
1Other words from Moravian
- Mo·ra·vi·an·ism, noun
Words Nearby Moravian
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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 | THE DAILY BEASTThat, 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 | THE DAILY BEASTMolther, 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. ParkI've seen the certificate—quite regular—signed by the Moravian missionary.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellBut 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 CarlyleFor 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
/ (məˈreɪvɪən, mɒ-) /
of or relating to Moravia, its people, or their dialect of Czech
of or relating to the Moravian Church
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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