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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 notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a Knight Templar, the famous medieval military-religious order.

Word forms

more templar comparative, templars plural, Templars plural, most templar superlative

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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.

Origin: Latin

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.

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