Carmelite

[ kahr-muh-lahyt ]

noun

1. a mendicant friar belonging to a religious order founded at Mt. Carmel, Palestine, in the 12th century; White Friar.
2. a nun belonging to this order.

adjective

1. of or relating to Carmelites or their order.

Carmelite

/ ˈkɑːməˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a member of an order of mendicant friars founded about 1154; a White Friar
2. a member of a corresponding order of nuns founded in 1452, noted for its austere rule
3. modifier of or relating to the Carmelite friars or nuns

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carmelite¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin Carmelita, named after Carmel, first seat of the order; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carmelite¹

C14: from French; named after Mount Carmel , where the order was founded

Example Sentences

"It's traumatising for the children in the area because they no longer want to play outside," adds community activist Carmelite Ross.

From BBC

This is prestigious Crespi Carmelite High School, where God is watching at all times.

From Los Angeles Times

The pope went to the hospital following a Wednesday morning audience in which he praised Carmelite missionary St. Therese of the Child Jesus, who was born 150 years ago.

From Washington Times

A highlight of her Italian years was the world premiere of “Dialogues of the Carmelites.”

From Washington Post

As the Carmelite sisters fanned across the country, the Brooklyn Diocese later indicated that if any wanted to return, an empty Lithuanian Franciscan monastery in Cypress Hills was available.

From Seattle Times