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

The religious of the Augustinian Recollects have three convents with six priests, who minister to eight thousand souls.

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A foundation for Augustinian canons followed on the site early in the 12th century.

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The newcomer was a tall, blond young man, wearing the garb of an Augustinian monk.

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The administration of all those islands, and of that called Cuio, is in charge of discalced Augustinian religious.

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It has an alcalde-mayor, and all its administration is in charge of calced Augustinian religious.

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