Genevan

adjective

Ge·ne·van jə-ˈnē-vən

1

: of or relating to Geneva, Switzerland

2

: of or relating to Calvinism

Genevan noun

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Genevan was in 1573

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“Genevan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Genevan. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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