What is another word for Albigenses?

Pronunciation: [ˈalba͡ɪd͡ʒənsɪz] (IPA)

The term Albigenses refers to a Christian sect that emerged in the 12th century in the region of Albi, France. They were also known as Cathars, and were known for their rejection of the Catholic Church's sacraments and hierarchy. Other synonyms for Albigenses include the Perfect, Bonhommes, and Bougres. The Perfect were the highest level members of this religious sect, while Bonhommes and Bougres were used by their detractors as derogatory terms. The Cathar religion spread throughout southwestern Europe, and was considered a threat by the Catholic Church, which launched a crusade against them known as the Albigensian Crusade. Despite persecution, some Cathars still exist today.

What are the hypernyms for Albigenses?

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Usage examples for Albigenses

Some of these sects were cruelly crushed by merciless persecution, as in the case of the Albigenses.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI."
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Hence, one of the first and greatest champions of the Church in controversy with the Albigenses - Peter the Venerable, Abbot of Cluny - at the very beginning of the heresy, found no better means of opposing the new errors than attacking every thing coming from the East.
"Irish Race in the Past and the Present"
Aug. J. Thebaud
All historians agree in giving an Eastern origin to the Paulicians, Bulgarians, Albigenses, and others of those times.
"Irish Race in the Past and the Present"
Aug. J. Thebaud

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