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Au⋅gus⋅tin⋅i⋅an

  [aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to St. Augustine of Hippo, to his doctrines, or to any religious order following his rule.
–noun
2. Roman Catholic Church. a member of any of several religious orders deriving their name and rule from St. Augustine.
3. a person who adopts the views or doctrines of St. Augustine.
Origin:
1595–1605; Augustine + -ian

Related forms:
Au⋅gus⋅tin⋅i⋅an⋅ism, Au⋅gus⋅tin⋅ism  [aw-guhs-tuh-niz-uhm] , noun
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Au·gus·tin·i·an   (ô'gə-stĭn'ē-ən)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo or his doctrines.

  2. Being or belonging to any of several religious orders following or influenced by the rule of Saint Augustine.

n.  

  1. A follower of the principles and doctrines of Saint Augustine.

  2. A monk or friar belonging to any of the Augustinian orders.

Au'gus·tin'i·an·ism, Au·gus'tin·ism (ô-gŭs'tĭ-nĭz'əm) n.
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