Augustinian Order

proper noun

Meaning

A religious community of men or women who follow the Rule of Saint Augustine, emphasizing communal living, poverty, and intellectual pursuit.

Examples

  • The Augustinian order has played a significant role in the history of Western education and theology.
  • Many members of the Augustinian order dedicated their lives to missionary work across the globe.

Synonyms: monastic order, religious community, friars, conventual