Au·gus·tin·i·an
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Definition of Augustinian
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: 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
Other Words from Augustinian
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Augustinianism
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ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ə-ˌni-zəm
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“Augustinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Augustinian. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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