Theatine
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Relating to a Catholic religious order, its churches, or its traditions
- adjective
- /θeɪˈtiːn/
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teatino
- Many Theatine traditions are still observed in some Italian communities today.
Examples
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The Theatine church in the city is known for its beautiful architecture.
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He studied the Theatine approach to education during his research on religious orders.
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The Theatine order has a rich history in education.
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He is studying the Theatine principles of education.
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The Theatine church in the city is known for its beautiful architecture.
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Many Theatine traditions are still observed in some Italian communities today.
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He studied the Theatine approach to education during his research on religious orders.
Surface Forms
Theatine positive
Etymology
Theatine comes from Theate, the old Latin name for the Italian city of Chieti, because the order was closely linked to that city and its bishop; so Theatine describes things 'connected to Theate' and now means anything related to that religious order.