Definition

Proper noun: * Anne Hutchinson: A historical figure, specifically an American colonist born in England. She is known for being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony (Boston) due to her controversial religious views and teachings, which challenged the established Puritan orthodoxy. Her life spanned from 1591 to 1643.

Usage

• As a subject: was a key figure in the Antinomian Controversy.
• In possessive form: ideas influenced religious freedom debates.
• As an object of discussion: The trial of is a famous event in early American history.

Examples

• The minister spoke out against the teachings of .
• held religious meetings in her home, which was unusual for a woman at that time.
• Many historians study the impact of on colonial America.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Usage: The name "Anne Hutchinson" is often used symbolically to represent early challenges to religious authority, advocacy for individual conscience, and the role of women in colonial society.
  • She was a modern-day Anne Hutchinson, questioning the institution's rigid doctrines.

Variants and Related Words

• Hutchinsonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Anne Hutchinson or her theological beliefs.
  • The court condemned her Hutchinsonian views.

Synonyms

• Religious dissenter
• Puritan heretic (historical context)
• Colonial reformer

Related Phrases

• The Antinomian Controversy: The religious conflict in which Anne Hutchinson was a central figure.
• Trial of Anne Hutchinson: Refers to the 1637 ecclesiastical and civil proceedings that led to her banishment.

Noun

1. American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)