augustine Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
    Augustine of Hippo; Saint Augustine; St. Augustine.

WordNet

Au*gus"tine, Au`gus*tin"i*an noun (Also<
  • Augustine
  • Augustinian
)
Definitions
  1. (Eccl.) A member of one of the religious orders called after St. Augustine; an Austin friar.

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