Meaning & Definition of Benedict in English
English⟶
Benedict
/bɛnədɪkt/
noun
1. United states anthropologist (1887-1948)
synonym:
- Benedict,
- Ruth Benedict,
- Ruth Fulton
2. Italian monk who founded the benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
synonym:
- Benedict,
- Saint Benedict,
- St. Benedict
3. A newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
synonym:
- benedick,
- benedict