Definitions for waldensian-si ən, -ʃən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Wal•den•seswɔlˈdɛn siz, wɒl-(n.pl.)

  1. members of a Christian sect that arose in 1170 in S France under the leadership of Pierre Waldo and that joined the Reformation in the 16th century.

    Category: Religion

Origin of Waldenses:

pl. of ME Waldensis < ML, after Pierre Waldo ; see -ensis

Wal•den′si•an-si ən, -ʃən(adj.; n.)

Webster Dictionary

  1. Waldensian(adj)

    of or pertaining to the Waldenses

  2. Waldensian(noun)

    one Holding the Waldensian doctrines


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