NOUN | group | order of Saint Benedict, Benedictine order | 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 | Benedictine order | |
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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