Basilian

American  

[buh-zil-ee-uhn, -zil-yuhn, -sil-] / bəˈzɪl i ən, -ˈzɪl jən, -ˈsɪl- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Saint Basil or to his monastic rule.

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noun

1. a monk or nun following the rule of Saint Basil.

Basilian British  

/ bəˈzɪlɪən /

noun

1. a monk of the Eastern Christian order of St Basil, founded in Cappadocia in the 4th century _a.d

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Etymology

Origin of Basilian

First recorded in 1770–80; Basil + -ian

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Example Sentences

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Basilian

In 1964, just days before he was to be ordained, he left the Basilian Order.

From New York Times ● May 12, 2016

Mr. Bradshaw planned to become a Roman Catholic priest, studying at a Basilian seminary in Canada for nearly a decade before leaving days before his ordination.

From Washington Post ● May 11, 2016

He excelled in school; Mama's prized boy eventually entered a Basilian seminary in Canada and studied for degrees in theology and philosophy from the University of Toronto.

From Time Magazine Archive

Basilian Monks, monks who strictly follow the rules of St. Basil, chiefly belonging to the Greek Church.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis by Various

The Monastery attached to the church, founded by Paschal I., was first occupied by Basilian, but since 1198 has belonged to Vallombrosan monks.

From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare

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