HyperDic: benedict

English > 3 senses of the word Benedict / benedict:
NOUNperson Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Ruth FultonUnited States anthropologist (1887-1948)
person Benedict, Saint Benedict, St. BenedictItalian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
person benedict, benedicka newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
Benedict / benedict > pronunciation
Soundsbeh'nahdih.kt
Rhymesaddict ... verdict: 24 rhymes with ihkt...
English > Benedict: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States anthropologist (1887-1948).
SynonymsRuth Benedict, Ruth Fulton
Instance ofanthropologistA social scientist who specializes in anthropology
SpanishBenedict, Ruth Benedict, Ruth Fulton
CatalanRuth Benedict
English > Benedict: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningItalian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547).
SynonymsSaint Benedict, St. Benedict
Instance ofmonk, monasticA male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
saintA person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
CatalanBenedict
AdjectivesBenedictineof or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
English > benedict: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor).
Synonymbenedick
Broaderhusband, hubby, married manA married man

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