black friar

/blæk'fraiə/
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black friar

A black friar walks quietly through a monastery garden.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Roman Catholic friar belonging to the Dominican order: A "black friar" is a member of the Order of Preachers, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic. The name derives from the black cappa or mantle worn over their white habit.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The medieval town was known for the teachings of a learned black friar.
    • A black friar from the local priory visited the sick in the hospital.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Formal Context: The term is used primarily in historical or formal contexts to specify a Dominican friar, distinguishing them from other orders like Franciscans (grey friars) or Carmelites (white friars).
    • The theological debate was led by a renowned black friar from the University of Paris.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominican (noun): The more common modern term for a member of the same order. A "black friar" is a Dominican.
    • She studied under a Dominican scholar.
  • Friar (noun): A broader term for a member of any religious order of men.
    • The friar preached a sermon on charity.
Synonyms
  • Dominican: A direct synonym.
  • Preacher (in specific contexts): Reflects the order's formal name, "Order of Preachers."
Related Phrases
  • The Black Friars: Can refer collectively to members of the Dominican order or, historically, to specific Dominican establishments.
    • The play was performed at the Black Friars theatre.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically denotes a male member of the Dominican order. Female members are called Dominican nuns.
  • It is a compound noun where "black" refers strictly to the color of the cloak, not to any other attribute.
black friar

A black friar walks quietly through a monastery garden.

Noun
  1. a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

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