Anticovenanter

/ˌæn.tɪ.kʌvˈæn.æn.tər/ noun

Definition

A person opposed to Covenanters, particularly the Scottish religious and political group during the 17th century.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + Covenanter (from covenant, an agreement). Specifically refers to opposition to the Scottish Reformation movement.

Kelly Says

The Covenanters were Scottish Protestants who signed covenants to resist religious authority, and anticovenantters opposed them—it's fascinating how a single document sparked centuries of conflict.

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