Anselm

American  

[an-selm] / ˈæn sɛlm /

noun

1. Saint, 1033–1109, archbishop of Canterbury: scholastic theologian and philosopher.

2. Also Ansel a first name: from Germanic words meaning “divine” and “helmet.”

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Anselm British  

/ ˈænsɛlm /

noun

1. Saint. 1033–1109, Italian Benedictine monk; archbishop of Canterbury (1093–1109): one of the founders of scholasticism; author of Cur Deus Homo? ( Why did God become Man? ). Feast day: Aug 21

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Example Sentences

A native of New Hampshire, Leavitt studied communications and political science at Saint Anselm College, a Catholic college in her home state.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Along the campaign trail in Iowa over the past week, reporters had asked Haley when she would commit to participating in Thursday’s debate, hosted by ABC and WMUR-TV at Saint Anselm College.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

ABC News, which is scheduled to show a debate on Thursday at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, said it and WMUR-TV had given Mr. Trump and Ms. Haley until 5 p.m. to “commit” to participate.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

The documentary “Anselm” is an often fantastical 3-D immersion into the monumental work of German artist Anselm Kiefer.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Today, Mort Janklow has an office high above Park Avenue filled with gorgeous works of modern art—a Dubuffet, an Anselm Kiefer.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell