Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recusant
noun
/ˈrɛk.ju.zənt/
Definition
A person who refuses to conform to the authority or control of a particular group, especially in a religious context.
Examples
- The recusants during the Reformation faced significant persecution for their beliefs.
- Despite the pressure to conform, the recusant maintained their stance against the established practices.
- In history classes, we learned about the plight of the recusants who resisted the state church.
Meaning
Typically refers to someone who refuses to attend or participate in established church services and rituals, often in protest or due to conviction.
Synonyms
- Dissenter
- Nonconformist
- Protester
- Heretic
