Domingo de Guzman
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Founder of the Dominican Order: Domingo de Guzmán was a Spanish priest and preacher who founded the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order, in the early 13th century. He is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Usage
- Historical/Religious Context: The name "Domingo de Guzmán" is used to refer to the historical saint and founder. It is a proper noun and is typically used in full.
- The theological teachings of Domingo de Guzmán emphasized preaching and scholarly study.
- The feast day of Saint Domingo de Guzmán is celebrated on August 8th.
Advanced Usage
- "Saint Dominic": This is the anglicized and most common English form of his name. "Domingo de Guzmán" is the original Spanish name.
- Saint Dominic, born Domingo de Guzmán, founded the Dominican Order.
Variants and Related Words
- Dominic: The common English variant.
- Saint Dominic: The title used when referring to him as a canonized saint.
- Dominican: (Adjective) Relating to Saint Dominic or the order he founded. (Noun) A member of the Dominican Order.
- She studied at a Dominican university.
- The Dominicans are a mendicant order.
Synonyms
- Saint Dominic: The direct synonym in English.
- Dominic of Osma: A reference using his titular see (the Diocese of Osma).
Notes on Meaning
- This term refers specifically to the historical religious figure. It does not have other general meanings. The primary distinction is between the original Spanish name "Domingo de Guzmán" and its common English equivalent, "Saint Dominic."
Noun
- (Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)