Vocabulary Entry

jansenist

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noun

A follower of Jansenism, a theological movement in the Catholic Church that emphasized original sin, human depravity, the necessity of divine grace, and predestination.

Example Sentences

"The jansenist movement influenced many religious debates in 17th-century France."

"She identified as a jansenist, believing strongly in the teachings of Cornelius Jansen."

"The jansenists were often at odds with the Jesuits over their differing theological views."