| NOUN | group | Benedictine order, order of Saint Benedict | a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century |
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| Meaning | A Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century; noted for liturgical worship and for scholarly activities. | |
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| Synonym | order of Saint Benedict | |
| Members | Benedictine | A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict |
| Broader | order, monastic order | A group of person living under a religious rule |
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