St. Augustine

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A city in Florida, USA: A coastal resort city in northeastern Florida, historically recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States.
    • A saint and theologian: A Christian saint, theologian, and philosopher who was an early Church Father. He is noted for his influential writings on Christian doctrine, grace, and original sin following his conversion.
Usage Examples
  • As a place name:
    • We visited the historic fort in St. Augustine.
    • St. Augustine is famous for its Spanish colonial architecture.
  • As a person's name:
    • The writings of St. Augustine have profoundly influenced Western Christianity.
    • St. Augustine's "Confessions" is a seminal work of autobiography.
Advanced Usage
  • "Augustinian": Relating to St. Augustine or his doctrines, or to a religious order following his rule.
    • He studied Augustinian theology.
  • "City of St. Augustine": The full official name of the Florida city, often used in formal contexts.
    • The City of St. Augustine maintains many historic landmarks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Augustine of Hippo: The full title used to specify the saint, referencing his bishopric.
  • St. Augustine's: A possessive form often used in the names of churches, schools, or other institutions.
    • St. Augustine's University is located in North Carolina.
Synonyms
  • For the city: The Ancient City, Oldest City (common nicknames).
  • For the saint: Augustine of Hippo, Doctor of Grace (a title in Christian tradition).
Related Phrases
  • "Augustinian tradition": The body of theological thought derived from St. Augustine's works.
  • "St. Augustine grass": A common variety of turfgrass, named after the Florida city.
Noun
  1. a resort city in northeastern Florida; the oldest city in the United States
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

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