Definition of Theatine
:a priest of the Order of Clerks Regular founded in 1524 in Italy by St. Cajetan and Gian Pietro Caraffa to reform Catholic morality and combat Lutheranism
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Origin and Etymology of theatine
New Latin Theatinus, from Latin Teatinus inhabitant of Chieti, from Teate Chieti, Italy
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