covenanter

/kəˈvɛnəntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a 17th-century Scottish Presbyterian movement, or a member of the Scottish Parliament who opposed the National Covenant of 1638.

“The covenanter’s stance on the matter was well-known and widely debated by historians.”

Synonyms

  • presbyterian
  • puritan

Antonyms

  • anglican
  • catholic