English Explanatory Dictionary

Haugean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. A pietistic state church reform movement of the late 18th and early 19th century, intended to bring new life and vitality into the Church of Norway, which had been often characterized by formalism and lethargy.
noun
  1. A supporter of the Haugean church reform movement.

Word forms

Haugean more Haugean most Haugean Haugeans

Etymology

From Hauge + -an, after lay evangelist Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771–1824).

Derived words

Haugeanism
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