St. Dominic

Definitions of St. Dominic
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)
    synonyms: Domingo de Guzman, Dominic, Saint Dominic
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    priest
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
    saint
    a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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