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Templar

Templar

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A member of the Knights Templar, a medieval group of Christian soldiers
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtɛmplər/
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  • Symbols of the Knights Templar, guardians of the treasure.
  • Knights Templar

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Examples

  • First on Karen's list was a tiny Templar church outside of Eunate.

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  • Apparently, the burial place is a secret chamber that was built by the Knights Templar during the Crusades.

  • We see the remains of a small band of Templar knights.

  • Now these Knights Templar come and demand a percentage.

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  • In time, the Knights Templar were drawn into this conflict.

  • The archaeological site revealed artifacts used by Templar knights during the Crusades.

  • The legend of the Templar knights continues to intrigue historians and enthusiasts.

  • Many stories surround the secrets of the Templar order and their role in medieval warfare.

Synonyms

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

is a broader label for medieval Christian military members active during the Crusades

Compounds

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

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

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Templar also comes from temple, meaning 'a holy building'. The medieval order took the name 'Brothers of the Temple' from the Temple in Jerusalem, so a Templar is the historical name for a knight belonging to that group.