Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century: This refers to a specific religious order within the Catholic Church, known for its mendicant (begging) tradition and its historical and spiritual association with Mount Carmel.

Usage

• The term is used as the official name of the religious order. It functions as a singular proper noun and is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the institution.
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Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The monastery belongs to the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
  • A friar from the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel gave the sermon.

Advanced Usage

• The order is often referred to in historical or theological contexts concerning monastic life, Catholic history, and religious studies.
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Variants and Related Words

• Carmelites: This is the common name for the members of this order.
  • The Carmelites have a presence worldwide.
• Discalced Carmelites: Refers to a reformed branch of the order.
  • St. Teresa of Ávila was a key figure in the Discalced Carmelites.

Synonyms

• The Carmelite Order: A more concise synonym.
  • She studied the rule of the Carmelite Order.

Related Phrases

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel: This phrase can refer specifically to the title of the Virgin Mary associated with the order and its devotion.
  • The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated in July.

Noun

1. a Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century