Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

huguenot

noun

/ˈhjuːɡəˌnɒt/

Definition

A member of the French Protestant Reformed Church during the 16th to the 18th centuries, particularly in the context of the French Wars of Religion.

Examples

The Huguenots played a significant role in the development of religious freedom in Europe.
Many Huguenots fled France during the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre.
Huguenots contributed to the cultural and economic landscape of the areas where they settled, such as South Africa and the United States.

Meaning

Historically, Huguenots were French Protestants who followed the teachings of John Calvin. They faced severe persecution in predominantly Catholic France.