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Definition of Arminius
1. Noun. Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609).
Exact synonyms: Jacob Harmensen, Jacobus Arminius, Jakob Hermandszoon
Generic synonyms: Theologian, Theologiser, Theologist, Theologizer
Generic synonyms: Theologian, Theologiser, Theologist, Theologizer
2. Noun. German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19).
Definition of Arminius
1. Proper noun. A chieftain of the Cherusci (an ancient Germanic tribe) who defeated the Romans in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. ¹
2. Proper noun. Jacobus Arminius, Dutch theologian and founder of Arminianism. ¹
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