Augustinian

Au·gus·tin·i·an

[aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn]
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

Au·gus·tin·i·an·ism, Au·gus·tin·ism [aw-guhs-tuh-niz-uhm] , noun
post-Au·gus·tin·i·an, adjective
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Augustinian (ˌɔːɡəˈstɪnɪən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo, his doctrines, or any of the Christian religious orders that were founded on his doctrines
 
n
2.  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
3.  a person who follows the doctrines of Saint Augustine

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