Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Roman Catholic religious order of mendicant preachers: The Dominican Order is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic de Guzmán in the early 13th century. Its members, known as Dominicans, are characterized by their commitment to preaching, study, and living a communal life of poverty.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Thomas Aquinas was a famous theologian of the Dominican Order.
  • The Dominican Order played a significant role in medieval education and the establishment of universities.
  • She decided to join the Dominican Order to dedicate her life to prayer and preaching.

Advanced Usage

• "The Order of Preachers": This is the official name for the Dominican Order, emphasizing its primary mission.

  • He entered the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order.

• "Dominican friar": A male member of the order.

  • The Dominican friar gave a powerful sermon on charity.

Variants and Related Words

• Dominican (noun): A member of the Dominican Order.

  • The Dominican was known for his scholarly work.

• Dominican (adjective): Pertaining to the Dominican Order or its members.

  • She studied at a Dominican university.

Synonyms

• Order of Preachers: The official title of the Dominican Order.
• Black Friars: A traditional nickname for Dominicans, derived from the black cappa (cloak) they wear over their white habits.

Related Phrases

• To join the Dominicans: To become a member of the Dominican Order.
  • After years of discernment, he decided to join the Dominicans.

Related Idioms

(This term, as a proper noun referring to a specific institution, does not commonly feature in idiomatic expressions. The related idioms typically involve the adjective "Dominican" in broader cultural contexts.)

Noun

1. a Roman Catholic order of mendicant preachers founded in the 13th century