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1Augustinian
noun Au·gus·tin·i·an \ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ən\
Definition of AUGUSTINIAN
1
: a member of an Augustinian order; specifically : a friar of the Hermits of St. Augustine founded in 1256 and devoted to educational, missionary, and parish work
2
: a follower of St. Augustine
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First Known Use of AUGUSTINIAN
1534
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2Augustinian
adjective
Definition of AUGUSTINIAN
1
: of or relating to St. Augustine or his doctrines
2
: of or relating to any of several orders under a rule ascribed to St. Augustine
— Au·gus·tin·i·an·ism \-nē-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
First Known Use of AUGUSTINIAN
1653
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