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Templar

Templar

1 9.9
A soldier in a medieval Christian religious group who protected pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛmplər/
translation icon : templario
  • The Templars played a crucial role in protecting Christian pilgrims during the Crusades.

Examples

  • The legend of the Templars includes tales of hidden treasures and sacred missions.

  • Deep within its inner sanctum burns the eternal flame of winter, ever guarded by the most ancient of Templar orders.

  • In November, Edward marched S from AKA as the head of a column of men from England, AKA and Cyprus with Templars, Hospitalis and Teutonic Knights.

  • Many historical documents detail the valiant actions of the Templars in Jerusalem.

Synonyms

Knight Templar
vsTemplar
  • Literature
11 9.7

A Christian warrior from the Middle Ages who protected pilgrims and holy sites in Jerusalem

is broader protecting pilgrims and various holy sites rather than one specific shrine

Compounds

Knight Templar
  • Literature
11 9.7

A Christian warrior from the Middle Ages who protected pilgrims and holy sites in Jerusalem

Knight Templar
  • US
1 8.8

A member of a Masonic group that uses rituals and symbols from a medieval Christian military order

Surface Forms

Templar singular
Templars plural

Etymology

The word Templar comes from temple, meaning 'a holy building'. The knights called themselves 'Brothers of the Temple' because they protected pilgrims and holy places near the Temple in Jerusalem, so a Templar is a member of that religious military order.