templar
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈtɛmpɫɝ// tem·plar
n. a member of a famous group of religious soldiers from the Middle Ages. They were known for protecting people traveling to holy places.
n. a member of the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, a medieval military order. Often used in historical contexts to refer to the knights who protected pilgrims in the Holy Land.
The templar wore a white cloak with a red cross.
Historians study the templar records to understand how banking systems developed during the Crusades.
The legend of the templar order has inspired countless works of fiction, often blending historical fact with myths about hidden treasures and secret rituals.
Usage
Usually capitalized as 'Templar' when referring to the specific historical order.