Hussite

noun

Huss·​ite ˈhə-ˌsīt How to pronounce Hussite (audio)
ˈhu̇-
: a member of the Bohemian religious and nationalist movement originating with John Huss
Hussite adjective
Hussitism noun

Examples of Hussite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The event is also treated with reverence by Martinec, who introduces the family farm setting with the sounds of a historical Hussite chant from the 15th century rising amid the misty fields as Tonda arrives to take up his role. Will Tizard, Variety, 30 June 2024 The leap into a secular order was made possible by the violence of Europe’s religious wars, which spanned over two centuries—from the Hussite Wars (1419–34) to the Thirty Years’ War (1618–48). Selim Can Sazak, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2016

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin Hussita, from John Huss

First Known Use

1532, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hussite was in 1532

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“Hussite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hussite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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