Augustinian

[ aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to St. Augustine of Hippo, to his doctrines, or to any religious order following his rule.

noun
  1. Roman Catholic Church. a member of any of several religious orders deriving their name and rule from St. Augustine.

  2. a person who adopts the views or doctrines of St. Augustine.

Origin of Augustinian

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; Augustine + -ian

Other words from Augustinian

  • Au·gus·tin·i·an·ism, Au·gus·tin·ism [aw-guhs-tuh-niz-uhm], /ɔˈgʌs təˌnɪz əm/, noun
  • post-Au·gus·tin·i·an, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Augustinian

Augustinian

/ (ˌɔːɡəˈstɪnɪən) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo, his doctrines, or any of the Christian religious orders that were founded on his doctrines

noun
  1. a member of any of several religious orders, such as the Augustinian Canons, Augustinian Hermits, and Austin Friars which are governed by the rule of Saint Augustine

  2. a person who follows the doctrines of Saint Augustine

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