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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
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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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