vaudois
/voʊˈdwɑ/
noun
- A member of a Christian religious group that began in the 12th century, also known as Waldensians, who emphasize simplicity and following the Bible.
- The Vaudois community preserved their faith through centuries of persecution.
- Historians study the Vaudois as an early example of a reform movement.
- A small group of Vaudois still live in the valleys of the Alps today.
adjective
- Relating to the Vaudois people or their religious beliefs.
- She wrote a book about Vaudois history in medieval Europe.
- The Vaudois tradition includes simple worship services without elaborate rituals.
- The museum displayed Vaudois artifacts from the 13th century.