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

• Augustinianism
  noun
• Augustinism
  noun
• post-Augustinian
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Augustinian

First recorded in 1595–1605; Augustine + -ian

Example Sentences

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Augustinian

My uncle Ed, my mother’s eldest brother, was an Augustinian.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

But the visit to Algeria is also infused with personal significance for the Augustinian pontiff, with the country holding "a special place in his mind and heart because of St Augustine," Vesco said.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

Pope Leo belongs to the Augustinian order of priests, named for the great saint from Roman Africa who is the father of the just-war tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026

The pontiff belongs to the Augustinian religious order and had previously called for interfaith dialogue in the North African country.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

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

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green