Augustinian order

/ˌˈɔgəˌstɪniən ˌɔrdər/
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Other forms: Augustinian orders

Definitions of Augustinian order
  1. noun
    any of several monastic orders observing a rule derived from the writings of St. Augustine
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    types:
    Augustinian Canons
    an Augustinian monastic order
    Augustinian Hermits
    a monastic order of friars established in 1256 by the Pope
    Austin Friars
    an Augustinian monastic order
    type of:
    monastic order, order
    a group of person living under a religious rule
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