noun
Uncommon
Augustine
aw-GUHS-tihn
Augustine (noun) means a member of a religious order that follows the rule attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo; an Augustinian. Example: “The monastery was run by a small community of Augustines.”
noun
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A member of a religious order that follows the rule attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo; an Augustinian.
"The monastery was run by a small community of Augustines."
How to use Augustine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually seen as a given name (after Saint Augustine), but it can also mean a follower of his religious order.
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Etymology
From Latin Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus ("majestic"); a doublet of the name Austin.
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What does “Augustine” mean?
The word “Augustine” means a member of a religious order that follows the rule attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo; an Augustinian. In plain terms, usually seen as a given name (after Saint Augustine), but it can also mean a follower of his religious order.
How do you pronounce “Augustine”?
“Augustine” is pronounced aw-GUHS-tihn (/əˈɡʌstɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Augustine” in a sentence?
Here is “Augustine” used in a sentence: “The monastery was run by a small community of Augustines.”
What part of speech is “Augustine”?
“Augustine” is a noun.
Where does the word “Augustine” come from?
The word “Augustine” comes from Latin. From Latin Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus ("majestic"); a doublet of the name Austin.
Is “Augustine” a common word?
“Augustine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
