premonstratensian Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre*mon`stra*ten"sian noun

Etymology

F.prémontré, fr. Prémontré, fr. L. pratum monstratum.

Definitions

1. (R. C. Ch.) One of a religious order of regular canons founded by St. Norbert at Prémontré, in France, in 1119. The members of the order are called also White Canons, Norbertines, and Premonstrants.