Moravian

noun

Mo·​ra·​vi·​an mə-ˈrā-vē-ən How to pronounce Moravian (audio)
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Moravia
b
: the group of Czech dialects spoken in Moravia
2
: a member of a Protestant denomination arising from a 15th century religious reform movement in Bohemia and Moravia
Moravian adjective

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The German text is a reminder of the Bethlehem Moravian origins, the city having been founded by German speakers from what is today the Czech Republic on land that was home to Lenape Indians. — John Oseid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The film was supported by the Czech Audiovisual Fund, Eurimages, South Moravian Film Fund, Slovak Audiovisual Fund and Next Generation EU. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 July 2025 Content to remain in the recruiting class of 2026 and play a final high school season for Moravian Prep in Hudson, North Carolina, Rosario continued his stellar play at the NBPA Top 100 camp June 9-13 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025 The two were married on June 6 at the Old Chapel at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pa., by the Rev. Elizabeth Keeler, the rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, Va. — Jenny Block, New York Times, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Moravian

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of Moravian was in 1555

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“Moravian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moravian. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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