augustinian

Thân thiện

An Augustinian friar tends the monastery's herb garden.

Definition

Noun: * A member of any of several religious orders, especially the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.), that follow the Rule of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Augustinians are typically Roman Catholic friars, canons, or nuns dedicated to communal life, pastoral work, and scholarship.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Augustinian preached a sermon on community and charity.
  • Many medieval hospitals were founded and run by Augustinians.
  • She studied the theological writings of a 14th-century Augustinian.

Advanced Usage

• Augustinian can also function as an adjective to describe things related to Saint Augustine, his theology, or his religious orders.
  • Augustinian theology emphasizes the grace of God.
  • The library houses a collection of Augustinian manuscripts.

Variants and Related Words

• Augustinianism (noun): The body of theological doctrines and philosophical ideas associated with Saint Augustine of Hippo.
• Augustine (noun): Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD), the theologian and philosopher whose writings form the basis of the Augustinian rule and tradition.

Synonyms

• Friar (a broader term for a member of a religious order)
• Regular cleric (a cleric who lives under a religious rule)

Related Phrases

• Rule of Saint Augustine: The set of monastic precepts written by Augustine of Hippo that guides the life of Augustinian communities.
• Augustinian Order: The collective term for religious institutes following the Rule of Saint Augustine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

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