noun
Uncommon
templar
TEHMP-luhr
Templar (noun) means a member of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order. Example: “The novel follows a group of Templars guarding a secret relic.”
noun
1
A member of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order.
"The novel follows a group of Templars guarding a secret relic."
2
A barrister with chambers in London's Inner or Middle Temple.
"As a young templar, he rented rooms just off Fleet Street."
How to use templar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a Knight Templar, the famous medieval military-religious order.
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Word forms
- Plural
- templars
- Comparative
- more templar
- Superlative
- most templar
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Etymology
From Old French templier, ultimately from Latin templum, "temple" — the order took its name from its headquarters near the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.
Frequently asked questions
What does “templar” mean?
The word “templar” means a member of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order. In plain terms, most commonly refers to a Knight Templar, the famous medieval military-religious order.
How do you pronounce “templar”?
“Templar” is pronounced TEHMP-luhr (/ˈtemplər/ in IPA).
How do you use “templar” in a sentence?
Here is “templar” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a group of Templars guarding a secret relic.”
What part of speech is “templar”?
“Templar” is a noun.
Where does the word “templar” come from?
The word “templar” comes from Latin. From Old French templier, ultimately from Latin templum, "temple" — the order took its name from its headquarters near the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.
Is “templar” a common word?
“Templar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “templar” have?
“Templar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order.
