Meaning Of The Word Benedictine

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Benedictine
A Benedictine is a monk or nun who is a member of a Christian religious community that follows the rule of St. Benedict.

Benedictine in American English
a Benedictine monk or nun
of Saint Benedict
adjective: of or pertaining to St. Benedict or the Benedictines
noun: a member of an order of monks founded at Monte Cassino by St. Benedict about a.d. 530

Benedictine in British English
adjective: of or relating to Saint Benedict, his order, or his rule
noun: a monk or nun who is a member of a Christian religious community founded by or following the rule of Saint Benedict

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