HyperDic: arminius

English > 2 senses of the word Arminius:
NOUNperson Arminius, Jacobus Arminius, Jacob Harmensen, Jakob HermandszoonDutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)
person Arminius, Armin, HermannGerman hero
English > Arminius: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningDutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609).
SynonymsJacobus Arminius, Jacob Harmensen, Jakob Hermandszoon
Instance oftheologian, theologist, theologizer, theologisersomeone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
SpanishJacobus Arminius
CatalanJacobus Arminius
English > Arminius: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningGerman hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19).
SynonymsArmin, Hermann
Instance ofGermanA person of German nationality
heroA man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

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