Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Huldrych Zwingli, a Swiss theologian who was a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation, or his theology, particularly in its emphasis on the centrality of Christ’s life and the believer’s faith.

“The zwinglian theology, which emphasizes justification by faith alone, has been influential in shaping modern Protestant thought.”

2. noun

a follower of Zwingli’s theology or a member of the Zwinglian church in Switzerland.

“The Zwinglian communities in Zurich and Bern played a significant role in the early development of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland.”