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Au·gus·tin·i·an | \ ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ən 
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\Definition of Augustinian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a member of an Augustinian order specifically : a friar of the Hermits of St. Augustine founded in 1256 and devoted to educational, missionary, and parish work
2 : a follower of St. Augustine
Augustinian
adjectiveDefinition of Augustinian (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : of or relating to St. Augustine or his doctrines
2 : of or relating to any of several orders under a rule ascribed to St. Augustine
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Augustinianism \ ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ə-ˌni-zəm \ noun
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