Carthusian
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Car·thu·sian
(kär-tho͞o′zhən)n.
A member of a contemplative Roman Catholic order founded during the 11th century by Saint Bruno.
adj.
Of or relating to the Carthusian order.
[Medieval Latin Carthusiānus, from Cartusius.]
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Carthusian
(kɑːˈθjuːzɪən)n
(Roman Catholic Church) RC Church
a. a member of an austere monastic order founded by Saint Bruno in 1084 near Grenoble, France
b. (as modifier): a Carthusian monastery.
[C14: from Medieval Latin Carthusianus, from Latin Carthusia Chartreuse, near Grenoble]
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Car•thu•sian
(kɑrˈθu ʒən)n.
1. a member of a monastic order founded by St. Bruno in 1086 near Grenoble, France.
adj. 2. pertaining to the Carthusians.
[1520–30; < Medieval Latin Cartusiānus]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() Carthusian order - an austere contemplative Roman Catholic order founded by St. Bruno in 1084 |
Adj. | 1. | Carthusian - of or relating to the Carthusian order |
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