St. Dominic

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Definition

Proper noun * Saint Dominic: A Spanish Catholic priest and saint, founder of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order. He lived from approximately 1170 to 1221.

Usage
  • Saint Dominic is used to refer to the historical figure, the founder of a religious order, and the recognized saint.
    • The church is dedicated to St. Dominic.
    • The teachings of St. Dominic emphasized preaching and theological study.
Advanced Usage
  • St. Dominic's Day: Refers to the feast day celebrating the saint, observed on August 8th.
    • The procession for St. Dominic's Day is a major event in the town.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominican (noun): A member of the religious order founded by St. Dominic.
    • The Dominican friar gave a lecture at the university.
  • Dominican (adjective): Pertaining to St. Dominic or the Dominican Order.
    • She studied Dominican spirituality.
Synonyms
  • Dominic de Guzmán: His full name.
  • Saint Dominic of Osma: A reference including his place of association.
Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)

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