Premonstratensian

noun

Pre·​mon·​stra·​ten·​sian ˌprē-ˌmän(t)-strə-ˈten(t)-shən How to pronounce Premonstratensian (audio)
: a member of an order of canons regular founded by St. Norbert at Prémontré near Laon, France, in 1120

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin praemonstratensis, from praemonstratensis of Prémontré, from Praemonstratus Prémontré

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Premonstratensian was in the 15th century

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“Premonstratensian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Premonstratensian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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