frate — meaning in English

English meaning

• friar noun A man belonging to certain Christian religious orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who often lives among the public rather than in seclusion.
• monk noun A man who has devoted his life to religious duty, typically living in a monastery under vows.

Senses

frate is used for these senses in English:

• friar A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

Related Italian words