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dominic

A statue of Saint Dominic stands in a peaceful garden.

Definition

Proper noun * Saint Dominic: A Spanish Catholic priest and saint, founder of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical religious figure. * The church is named after Saint Dominic. * Dominic founded an order focused on preaching and scholarship.

Advanced Usage
  • Dominican: The primary related term. It functions as both a noun (a member of the order) and an adjective (relating to Saint Dominic or the order).
    • Noun: Thomas Aquinas was a famous Dominican.
    • Adjective: She studied Dominican theology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominican (n., adj.): Pertaining to Saint Dominic or the religious order he founded.
  • Order of Preachers: The formal name of the Dominican Order.
Synonyms
  • Saint Dominic
  • Domingo de Guzmán (His birth name in Spanish)
dominic

A statue of Saint Dominic stands in a peaceful garden.

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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