What is another word for lollards?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒlɑːdz] (IPA)

Lollards, a term used to describe followers of John Wycliffe's teachings in the 14th century, has various synonyms. Some alternatives to Lollards include Wycliffites, Biblemen, disciples of Wycliffe, and heretics. The term Biblemen referred to their focus on translating the Bible into English, while the term heretics highlights the controversy surrounding their beliefs. Other synonyms include Lollardry, Lollardism, and the Lollard movement. However, it is important to note that the use of these terms can vary depending on the context and the perception of the person using them. Nevertheless, these synonyms provide a broader understanding of the historical and religious significance of Lollards and their role in the development of English Christianity.

What are the hypernyms for Lollards?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Christian Heretics, members of a religious group, opponents of the Catholic Church.

Usage examples for Lollards

Nor was the Tower on the left the Tower of London, but the lollards’ tower of Lambeth Palace; while the supposed Monument was only the handsome column of Messrs.
"The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit"
Richard Harris
It need hardly be said that wherever light is, it will penetrate in a mysterious and often inexplicable fashion; and although there was much extravagance and perversion in the teachings of the advanced lollards, there was undoubtedly amongst them a far clearer and purer light than existed in the hearts of those of the common people who had been brought up beneath the sway of the priests, themselves so often ignorant and ill-living men.
"The Secret Chamber at Chad"
Evelyn Everett-Green
The lollards had won for themselves a bad name, and were thought of with scorn and contempt.
"The Secret Chamber at Chad"
Evelyn Everett-Green

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