# Templar

/ˈtɛmpɫɝ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/templar
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a member of a famous group of religious soldiers from the Middle Ages. They were known for protecting people traveling to holy places.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Usually capitalized as 'Templar' when referring to the specific historical order.

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