Augustinian

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noun

Au·​gus·​tin·​i·​an ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ən How to pronounce Augustinian (audio)
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: 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

Augustinian

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adjective

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
Augustinianism noun

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Noun
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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Augustinian was in 1534

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“Augustinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Augustinian. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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