Au·gus·tin·i·an
ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ən 
1
: a member of an Augustinian order
specifically
: a friar of the Hermits of St. Augustine founded in 1256 and devoted to educational, missionary, and parish work
2
: a follower of St. Augustine
1
: of or relating to St. Augustine or his doctrines
2
: of or relating to any of several orders under a rule ascribed to St. Augustine
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Their Archive Centre gained UNESCO status in 2023 for preserving the historically significant writings of the Augustinian Sisters.
—Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Augustinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Augustinian. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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