austin friar
Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a mendicant religious order: An Austin Friar is a friar belonging to one of the religious orders that follow the Rule of Saint Augustine, known for their monastic and mendicant (begging) lifestyle.
- A specific historical designation: The term specifically refers to a hermit of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.), a Roman Catholic religious order.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The medieval town was home to a monastery of Austin Friars.
- He dedicated his life to prayer and service as an Austin Friar.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or religious contexts to distinguish this order from other friars, such as Franciscans or Dominicans.
- It can appear in scholarly texts discussing the development of mendicant orders in the Middle Ages.
Variants and Related Words
- Augustinian (noun/adjective): A more common term for a member of the Order of Saint Augustine or something relating to Saint Augustine or his order.
- The Augustinian monastery was founded in the 14th century.
- Friar (noun): A broader term for a member of a religious order of men who live a communal life and often work in the public.
Synonyms
- Augustinian friar
- Hermit of Saint Augustine (specific historical sense)
Notes
- The term "Austin Friar" is a proper noun and is often capitalized.
- While "Austin Friar" refers specifically to a member of the Order of Saint Augustine, the related term "Augustinian" can have a broader meaning, also relating to the teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
Noun
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one of the Roman Catholic hermits of Saint Augustine
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