arminius | ||
1. | [ noun ] (religion,theology) Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609) | |
Synonyms: | jacobus_arminius jakob_hermandszoon jacob_harmensen | |
Related terms: | theologian | |
2. | [ noun ] German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19) | |
Synonyms: | Hermann Armin | |
Related terms: | hero German | |
Similar spelling: |
Armin Arminianism Arminian arming Arnwine Arminda Armenia aramean Armenian |