zwingli

/ˈzwɪŋɡli/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A 16th-century Swiss theologian and reformer who rejected the doctrine of the real presence in the Eucharist and was a major figure in the Swiss Reformation.

“Calvin and Zwingli were two prominent figures in the Protestant Reformation.”

2. noun

A type of Swiss dish made from meat and vegetables, similar to a stew.

“The Swiss restaurant served a hearty plate of Zwingli with some crusty bread.”

Synonyms

  • reformer
  • scholar
  • theologian

Antonyms

  • orthodox
  • traditionalist