Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Founder of the Dominican Order: Saint Dominic refers to the historical figure Dominic of Osma, a Spanish Catholic priest and preacher who founded the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Order, in the early 13th century.
   • Canonized saint: He is recognized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The university chapel is dedicated to Saint Dominic.
  • Saint Dominic emphasized the importance of preaching and theological study.

Advanced Usage

• "In the spirit of Saint Dominic": Acting with a commitment to preaching, study, and poverty, principles associated with the Dominican Order.
  • The friar's life of prayer and teaching was truly in the spirit of Saint Dominic.

Variants and Related Words

• Dominican (noun): A member of the religious order founded by Saint Dominic.
  • The Dominican friars run the local parish.
• Dominican (adjective): Relating to Saint Dominic or the Dominican Order.
  • She studies Dominican theology.

Synonyms

• Dominic of Osma: The full historical name.
• Saint Dominic de Guzmán: Another common form of his name.

Related Phrases

• The Order of Preachers: The formal name of the religious order founded by Saint Dominic.

Noun

1. (Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)