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Augustinian [ˌɔːgəˈstɪnɪən] adj (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 ad), one of the Fathers of the Christian Church, or to his doctrines, or any of the Christian religious orders that were founded on his doctrines n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a member of any of several religious orders, such as the Augustinian Canons, Augustinian Hermits, and Austin Friars which are governed by the rule of Saint Augustine 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who follows the doctrines of Saint Augustine ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Now I return to a sort of Augustinian critique, the mobilization of alternate desire. ``We need something for the single mothers with children,'' said Sister Maria Clotilde, a member of the Augustinian Recollect teaching order. Her reverence for human potential was matched by an Augustinian suspicion of our penchant for abusing power. |
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