Augustinian

[ aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to St. Augustine of Hippo, to his doctrines, or to any religious order following his rule.

noun

1. Roman Catholic Church. a member of any of several religious orders deriving their name and rule from St. Augustine.
2. a person who adopts the views or doctrines of St. Augustine.

Augustinian

/ ˌɔːɡəˈstɪnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo, his doctrines, or any of the Christian religious orders that were founded on his doctrines

noun

1. a member of any of several religious orders, such as the Augustinian Canons , Augustinian Hermits , and Austin Friars which are governed by the rule of Saint Augustine
2. a person who follows the doctrines of Saint Augustine

Other Words From

• Augus·tini·an·ism Au·gus·tin·ism [aw-, guhs, -t, uh, -niz-, uh, m], noun
• post-Au·gus·tini·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Augustinian¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; Augustine + -ian

Example Sentences

Mr. Lloyd, a Black Protestant who directs Africana studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, noted that Augustinian friars founded his Catholic campus.

From Washington Times

Other highlights include pottery and textile finds from "Britain's Pompei" Must Farm and a young friar's elephant ivory belt buckle found in the cemetery of Cambridge's Augustinian Friary.

From BBC

When he died on January 6, 1884 of chronic nephritis and possible cardiovascular problems, he was regarded as a kindly and intelligent Augustinian friar and abbot of his monastery — but not much else.

From Salon

The Augustinian Recollects settled in the late 17th century at the Santa Monica convent in Puebla’s colonial center, one of 11 built in the city.

From Seattle Times

The monks were interred in the Augustinian Friary from the 1280s, while the locals were buried in the former cemetery at All Saints by the Castle church between the 12th and 14th centuries.

From BBC