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Benedictine

Benedictine

9.1
Relating to Saint Benedict or to the monks who follow his rule
  • adjective
  • /ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪn/
translation icon : benedictino
  • The current Protector is the Right Reverend Phillip Lawrence, OSB, Abbot of the Benedictine Monastery of Christ.

He's one of the great Benedictine monastic thinkers.

Examples

  • And that's what the clergy still does in Benedictine houses around the world.

  • He's one of the great Benedictine monastic thinkers.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • Well, and he's also getting backlash from the nuns that are part of Benedictine College.

  • Many scholars are influenced by the teachings of the Benedictine tradition in monastic life.

  • Retreats at the Benedictine monastery emphasize prayer, community, and contemplation.

  • Visitors to the Benedictine abbey can experience its peaceful atmosphere and rich history.

Compounds

Benedictine order
8.9

A Roman Catholic group of religious people who live in monasteries and pray and study

Surface Forms

Benedictine positive

Morphology

Benedictine = Benedict (transparent) = Benedict + ine

Direct adjective formation from the proper name 'Benedict' using '-ine' to mean 'relating to', which is straightforward for learners who recognise the name.

Etymology

Benedictine comes from Saint Benedict and the Latin benedictus 'blessed', and it means 'about' or 'connected with' Saint Benedict or the 'rule' his monks follow.