Augustinian

[ aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn ]

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adjective

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

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.

Augustinian

/ ˌɔːɡəˈstɪnɪən /

of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo, his doctrines, or any of the Christian religious orders that were founded on his doctrines

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

Augus·tini·an·ism Au·gus·tin·ism [aw-, guhs, -t, uh, -niz-, uh, m], noun
post-Au·gus·tini·an adjective

First recorded in 1595–1605; Augustine + -ian

The religious of the Augustinian Recollects have three convents with six priests, who minister to eight thousand souls.

A foundation for Augustinian canons followed on the site early in the 12th century.

The newcomer was a tall, blond young man, wearing the garb of an Augustinian monk.

The administration of all those islands, and of that called Cuio, is in charge of discalced Augustinian religious.

It has an alcalde-mayor, and all its administration is in charge of calced Augustinian religious.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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