Hussite

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noun (1)

Huss·​ite ˈhə-ˌsīt 

ˈhu̇-

: a member of the Bohemian religious and nationalist movement originating with John Huss

Hussite adjective

Hussitism

ˈhə-ˌsī-ˌti-zəm 

ˈhu̇-

noun

Hussitism

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noun (2)

Huss·​it·​ism -ītˌizəm 

variants or less commonly Hussism

-ˌsizəm

plural -s

: the beliefs and practices of the Hussites

Examples of Hussite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

New Latin Hussita, from John Huss

Noun (2)

hussitism from hussite + -ism; hussism from John Huss + English -ism

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1532, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Hussite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight