Augustine

American  

[aw-guh-steen, aw-guhs-tin, uh-guhs-] / ˈɔ gəˌstin, ɔˈgʌs tɪn, əˈgʌs- /

noun

1. Saint, a.d. 354–430, one of the Latin fathers in the early Christian Church; author; bishop of Hippo in nothern Africa.

2. Saint, Austin, died a.d. 604, Roman monk: headed group of missionaries who landed in England a.d. 597 and began the conversion of the English to Christianity; first archbishop of Canterbury 601–604.

3. a first name, form of Augustus.

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Augustine British  

/ ɔːˈɡʌstɪn /

noun

1. Saint. 354–430 _ad , one of the Fathers of the Christian Church; bishop of Hippo in North Africa (396–430), who profoundly influenced both Catholic and Protestant theology. His most famous works are Confessions, a spiritual autobiography, and De Civitate Dei, a vindication of the Christian Church. Feast day: Aug 28

2. Saint. died 604 _ad , Roman monk, sent to Britain (597 _ad ) to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity and to establish the authority of the Roman See over the native Celtic Church; became the first archbishop of Canterbury (601–604). Feast day: May 26 or 27

3. a member of an Augustinian order

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Augustine Cultural  

1. An important teacher in the Christian church, who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries. After a dramatic conversion to Christianity, Augustine became a bishop. He is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. His works include The City of God and his autobiography, Confessions.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• pre-Augustine
  adjective

Example Sentences

“There’s no status quo. Everything is evolving so quickly,” said Jeffrey Bernardo, chief executive of Augustine Asset Management, which holds shares in a number of large global technology companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In a footnote, Francis said Augustine had “forged a concept of ‘just war’ that we no longer uphold in our own day.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

As for the latest arrest, it’s not clear what Augustine might have been doing with the pieces, but there’s no indication he was using them for creative play on his living room floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The city was the one-time home of Augustine, whose autobiographical "Confessions" is a seminal work within the Christian tradition.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

William cradles a book by Saint Augustine in his big hands.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz