hutchinson
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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 unorthodox religious views and teachings, which challenged the established Puritan clergy.
Usage Notes
- "Hutchinson" in this specific, historical sense is used almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the person, Anne Hutchinson.
- It is primarily used in historical, religious, and educational contexts discussing early American colonial history, Puritanism, and issues of religious freedom and dissent.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The trial of Hutchinson was a significant event in the early Massachusetts Bay Colony.
- Many historians view Anne Hutchinson as an important early advocate for religious liberty.
- The teachings of Hutchinson attracted a large following in Boston.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent the concept of religious dissent or challenges to theological authority in a colonial American context.
- The colony's leaders saw any deviation from doctrine as another Hutchinson waiting to happen.
Variants and Related Words
- Hutchinsonian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Anne Hutchinson or her teachings.
- The minister warned against Hutchinsonian ideas.
Synonyms
- Dissenter
- Nonconformist (specifically in the historical-religious context of Puritan New England)
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Antinomian Controversy: The theological dispute central to Hutchinson's trial and banishment.
- Banishment from Boston: The direct consequence of her actions, often associated with her name.
Noun
- American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)