1. a person who enters into or signs a covenant or formal agreement
2. a Scottish Presbyterian who supported the National Covenant of 1638 or the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643
Usage: historical

Examples

• The covenanters met to discuss the terms of their agreement.
• Each covenanter was required to fulfill their obligations under the contract.
• The Scottish Covenanters resisted attempts to impose Anglican practices on their churches.
• Many Covenanters faced persecution for their religious beliefs.
• The Covenanter movement played a significant role in Scottish history.
• As a covenanter in the business deal, she had specific responsibilities to uphold.