Definition

Proper noun 1. A Christian sect: A Christian sect of dissenters that originated in southern France in the late 12th century and later adopted Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century. Also known as the Waldenses.

Usage

The term is used historically and theologically to refer to this specific religious group. - The Vaudois were persecuted for their beliefs during the Middle Ages. - The doctrines of the Vaudois influenced later Protestant reformers.

Advanced Usage

• As an adjective (Vaudois): Pertaining to the Vaudois sect or its members.
  • Vaudois communities maintained their faith in the Alpine valleys.

Variants and Related Words

• Waldenses: The more common English name for the same sect.
  • The history of the Waldenses is closely linked to the Protestant Reformation.

Synonyms

• Waldenses

Noun

1. a Christian sect of dissenters that originated in southern France in the late 12th century adopted Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century