Augustinian

American  

[aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn] / ˌɔ gəˈstɪn i ən /

adjective

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

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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.

Augustinian British  

/ 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

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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

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Augustinism
  noun
• Augustinianism
  noun
• post-Augustinian
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Augustinian

First recorded in 1595–1605; Augustine + -ian

Example Sentences

The influential fifth-century Christian theologian laid the foundations for the 13th century Augustinian order to which Leo belongs, one based on communal living and service.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

As Mr. McGurn observes, it’s ironic that Pope Leo, previously an Augustinian friar, disregards the seminal work on just-war philosophy by his order’s namesake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Dr. Ilko's conclusions are based on ten years of research that took her to more than twenty archives and over sixty Augustinian sites, including remote and difficult to access ruins.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

In 2022, the building was taken over by the Archdiocese of Salzburg and the Reicherberg Abbey, an Augustinian monastery.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

She nuzzled her head against my shoulder, which felt uncomfortable and vaguely Augustinian.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green