Taborites (en. Taborites)

/taboʁit/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Members of a radical religious and social movement that emerged in Bohemia during the 15th century, connected to the husite faith.

The taborites played a key role in the husite wars.

Les taborites ont joué un rôle clé dans les guerres husites.

Supporters of religious reform advocating ideas of democracy and equality.

The taborites defended avant-garde ideas for their time.

Les taborites défendaient des idées avant-gardistes pour leur époque.

The taborites were often in conflict with the authorities and other husite factions.

Their radicalism often put them at odds with moderates.

Leur radicalisme les a souvent mis en désaccord avec les modérés.

The term 'taborites' originates from the town of Tabor in Bohemia, where this movement flourished.

taborites and husites

Reference to the association between the taborites and the husite movement.

taborites et husites

taborite reform

Alluding to the reform initiatives undertaken by the taborites.

réforme taborite

husites

Members of a religious and reformist movement based on the teachings of John Wycliffe.

husites

reform

Movement aimed at correcting abuses within the Church.

réforme

A term used to describe someone who is extremely progressive or radical in their ideas.

He speaks like a taborite about social reforms.

Il parle comme un taborite sur les réformes sociales.

Qualifies ideas considered too avant-garde or unconventional.

This artist has taborite ideas about modern art.

Cet artiste a des idées taborites sur l'art moderne.