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    Augustin (en. Augustine)

    /oɡystɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of a religious order founded by Saint Augustine.
    The Augustinians live in community following the rule of Saint Augustine.
    Les augustins vivent en communauté selon la règle de saint Augustin.
    Related to Saint Augustine or his doctrines.
    Augustinian theology is very influential in the Church.
    La théologie augustine est très influente dans l'Église.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Augustinus', diminutive of Augustus, meaning 'venerable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Augustinian prayer
    A prayer or meditation inspired by the writings of Saint Augustine.
    prière augustinienne
    Augustinian doctrine
    The set of doctrines and teachings derived from Saint Augustine.
    doctrine augustinienne

    Related Words

    Saint Augustine
    Famous theologian and Christian philosopher of the 4th century.
    saint Augustin
    Augustinianism
    Doctrine or philosophy based on the teachings of Saint Augustine.
    augustinisme

    Slang Meanings

    Type of person who is very religious or pietistic.
    He has a very Augustinian side, always praying and reading sacred texts.
    Il a un côté très augustin, toujours à prier et à lire des textes sacrés.
    Used to designate someone serious in their beliefs.
    Don't listen to him, he is too Augustinian in his ideas.
    Ne l'écoute pas, il est trop augustin dans ses idées.