Helvetic

[ hel-vet-ik ]

/ hɛlˈvɛt ɪk /

a Swiss Protestant; Zwinglian.

Helvetian.

Origin of Helvetic

First recorded in 1700–10; Helvet(ia) + -ic

He adopted a middle course as to this, and endeavoured to distinguish himself from the Helvetic divines.

Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 1 |Henry Hallam
I had many interesting talks with them about Helvetic politics and history.

The Spell of Switzerland |Nathan Haskell Dole
Having set up a wild opposition to the "Helvetic," this district drew down upon itself the wrath of France.

The Story of Switzerland |Lina Hug
Helvetic unity was crushed under the slow step of mules loaded with gold.

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2 |J. H. Merle D'Aubign

Thus were being gradually realized the noble aspirations of the "Helvetic" period, those of Stapfer particularly.

The Story of Switzerland |Lina Hug

Helvetic

/ (hɛlˈvɛtɪk) /

Helvetian or Swiss

of or relating to the Helvetic Confessions or to Swiss Protestantism

a Swiss Protestant or reformed Calvinist who subscribes to one of the two Helvetic Confessions (of faith) formulated in 1536 and 1566