cevennian

/seɪvɛnˈiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from the Cévennes region in southern France, known for their strong Protestant faith and resistance to the French monarchy during the 17th century.

“The Cévennian communities played a significant role in the French Protestant movement during the 17th century.”

Synonyms

  • Huguenot
  • Protestant

Antonyms

  • Catholic
  • Papist