carmelite
Definition
Noun:
- A Roman Catholic friar belonging to the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel: A member of a religious order founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel, known for wearing a distinctive white cloak.
- A member of a Carmelite community: This can refer to friars (men) or, in broader contexts, to nuns of the associated Carmelite orders.
Adjective:
- Of or relating to the Carmelite order or its members: Pertaining to the religious order, its traditions, properties, or members.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The Carmelite dedicated his life to prayer and service.
- She visited a monastery run by Carmelites.
Adjective:
- The architecture is in the Carmelite style.
- He studied Carmelite spirituality.
Advanced Usage
- "Discalced Carmelite": Refers to a reformed branch of the order, known for its stricter observance, founded in the 16th century.
- Teresa of Ávila was a prominent Discalced Carmelite nun.
Variants and Related Words
- Carmelite Order: The full name of the religious institution.
- Carmelite nun: A female member of the order.
Synonyms
- Friar (general term for a male member of a religious order)
- Religious (as a noun, meaning a person bound by monastic vows)
Related Phrases
(This word is a proper noun referring to a specific religious order and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in general English usage.)
Adjective
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of or relating to the Carmelite friars
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Carmelite monasteries
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Noun
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a Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers
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