Word
augustine
Phoneticsau·gus·tine
/ˈɑɡəˌstin/
Definitions
01Saint Augustine
n. a famous Christian teacher and writer from the 4th century who influenced Western thought.
n. Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430), a North African theologian and philosopher whose writings, such as 'Confessions', shaped Western Christianity.
“In university, we studied the philosophy of Augustine and his ideas about time.”
“The theological framework established by Augustine remains a cornerstone of Western intellectual history, particularly his explorations of original sin and divine grace.”
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02a religious member
n. a member of a Catholic religious group that follows the rules of Saint Augustine.
n. a member of a religious order, such as the Order of Saint Augustine, following the Rule of Saint Augustine.
“The old monastery was home to a group of Augustines for many centuries.”
“The local parish was traditionally served by the Augustines, who maintained a strict adherence to the communal life prescribed by their patron's rule.”
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Etymology
From Latin Augustīnus, derivative of Augustus. Doublet of Austin.
From French Augustine, from Latin Augustīna. Doublet of Augustina.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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