A person who opposes the Remonstrants (a group of Dutch theologians), or relating to such opposition; broadly, one who argues against formal protests or objections.
From anti- (against) + remonstrant (one who remonstrates). The term originated in 17th-century Dutch religious controversy regarding predestination, becoming a label for the orthodox Protestant opposition.
The Remonstrant Controversy of 1610 was basically the Protestant version of a huge theological Twitter argument that literally split the Dutch church and influenced political power—this word marks which side you were on!
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