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Norbertine

Norbertine

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Relating to the Norbertine Catholic order and its members
  • adjective
: norbertino
  • Many Norbertine traditions have been preserved for centuries in their abbeys.

Examples

  • The Norbertine monastery is known for its peaceful gardens and ancient library.

  • The Norbertine community is known for its commitment to education.

  • He studied the Norbertine approach to community life and spiritual discipline.

  • Many Norbertine priests serve in local parishes.

  • The Norbertine monastery is known for its peaceful gardens and ancient library.

  • Many Norbertine traditions have been preserved for centuries in their abbeys.

  • He studied the Norbertine approach to community life and spiritual discipline.

Surface Forms

Norbertine positive

Morphology

Norbertine = Norbert (transparent) = Norbert + ine

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ine' to the proper name 'Norbert' to indicate relation; the morphological relation is clear though specific knowledge of the order is required to know the referent.

Etymology

Norbertine comes from the name of Saint Norbert, who started a religious order in the 12th century, so Norbertine describes things that belong to or come from his order.