arminius Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)
   Jacobus Arminius; Jacob Harmensen; Jakob Hermandszoon.
   
2. noun German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
   Hermann; Armin.
   

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