Augustinian

[ aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn ]

/ ˌɔ gəˈstɪn i ən /

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adjective

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

noun

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

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

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Origin of Augustinian

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/, nounpost-Au·gus·tin·i·an, adjective

Words nearby Augustinian

Augusta, Augustales, Augustan, auguste, Augustine, Augustinian, Augustinian of the Assumption, Augustus, Augustus Caesar, au jus, auk

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How to use Augustinian in a sentence

The religious of the Augustinian Recollects have three convents with six priests, who minister to eight thousand souls.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
A foundation for Augustinian canons followed on the site early in the 12th century.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
The newcomer was a tall, blond young man, wearing the garb of an Augustinian monk.
Rescue Dog of the High Pass|James Arthur Kjelgaard
The administration of all those islands, and of that called Cuio, is in charge of discalced Augustinian religious.
The Philippine Islands, 14931898, Volume XXXVI, 16491666|Various

It has an alcalde-mayor, and all its administration is in charge of calced Augustinian religious.
The Philippine Islands, 14931898, Volume XXXVI, 16491666|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Augustinian

Augustinian

/ (ˌɔːɡəˈstɪnɪən) /

adjective

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

noun

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

a person who follows the doctrines of Saint Augustine

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