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Teresian

Teresian

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Relating to St Teresa of Ávila, her teaching, or her religious orders
  • adjective
  • /təˈriːziən/
: teresiano
  • The Teresian teachings encourage followers to live a life of simplicity and humility.

Examples

  • The Teresian community in our town organizes regular retreats that focus on prayer and contemplation.

  • But the nuns, preferring a quieter, simpler celebration more in keeping with their Teresian spirit, requested her not to proceed with her plans, and Anna acquiesced (MCSRC, "Relati-one," 30).

    Academic text (1994)

  • She studied the Teresian approach to spirituality, which emphasizes personal connection with God.

Surface Forms

Teresian positive

Morphology

Teresian = Teresa (transparent) = Teresa + ian

Formed by the proper name 'Teresa' + the adjectival suffix '-ian', which clearly indicates 'relating to' a person or place.

Etymology

Teresian comes from the name Teresa, especially St. Teresa of Ávila, plus the ending -ian which means 'related to' or 'connected with'. So Teresian as an adjective describes things that are connected to St. Teresa, her teachings, or her religious movement.