huguenot
/ˈhjuːɡəˌnɑt/
noun
- A French Protestant of the 16th–17th centuries, many of whom suffered persecution for their religious beliefs.
- Many Huguenots fled France to escape religious persecution.
- Some of the early settlers in South Africa were Huguenots.
- The Huguenots were followers of the Reformed Church of France.
adjective
- Relating to the Huguenots or their history.
- The Huguenot cross is a symbol of their faith and heritage.
- The museum has a special exhibit on Huguenot history.
- She is researching her Huguenot ancestry.