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Order of Saint Benedict

Order of Saint Benedict

8.1
A group of Roman Catholic monks who follow Saint Benedict's rules to pray and study
  • noun
translation icon : Orden de San Benito
  • Many monasteries affiliated with the Order of Saint Benedict are renowned for their beautiful architecture.

Examples

  • The Order of Saint Benedict played a major role in preserving knowledge during the Middle Ages.

  • The Order of Saint Benedict was founded by Saint Benedict in 529 AD.

  • He joined the Order of Saint Benedict to dedicate his life to prayer and study.

  • Many monks dedicate their lives to the Order of Saint Benedict.

  • The Order of Saint Benedict emphasizes a life of prayer and work.

  • Monks in the Order of Saint Benedict are known for their dedication to education.

  • The teachings of the Order of Saint Benedict have influenced many religious communities.

Synonyms

Benedictine order
vsOrder of Saint Benedict
8.9

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

means the same but uses the shorter, more familiar name

Surface Forms

Order of Saint Benedict singular
Orders of Saint Benedict plural

Morphology

order + of + saint + Benedict

The phrase refers to a religious community associated with Saint Benedict and its meaning is directly derivable from 'order' (a formal religious community) + 'of' + 'Saint Benedict' (an eponymous holy person). The construction 'Order of [Saint X]' is a common, compositional naming pattern in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Order of Saint Benedict is named after Saint Benedict, a monk who in the 6th century wrote a short set of rules for life in a monastery. The word Order here means a group that follows his 'rule', so the name points to a religious community known for prayer, work and study.