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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBenedictine
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.tiːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of a monastic order founded by Saint Benedict, characterized by a commitment to a communal life of prayer and work.
"The Benedictine monks have been known for their contributions to education and agriculture."
- 1
Relating to the Benedictine order or its members.
"The Benedictine lifestyle emphasizes balance between prayer and work."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Benedictine' originates from the Latin 'Benedictus', meaning 'blessed', named after Saint Benedict of Nursia, who founded the Benedictine monastic order in the 6th century. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the monks and nuns who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Benedictine" is said worldwide
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Bénédictin
Transliteration: ben-ediktɛ̃
"Les moines bénédictins sont connus pour leur vie communautaire."
Benediktiner
Transliteration: beˈneːdɪkˌtiːnɐ
"Die Benediktiner leben nach der Regel des heiligen Benedikt."
Benedettino
Transliteration: beneˈdettino
"I monaci benedettini sono famosi per il loro lavoro nei monasteri."
Benedictino
Transliteration: beneˈðiktino
"Los monjes benedictinos han contribuido a la educación en Europa."
Benedictino
Transliteration: beneˈdʒitʃinu
"Os monges beneditinos são conhecidos por sua vida de oração."
बेनडिक्टिन
Transliteration: benḍikṭin
"बेनडिक्टिन भिक्षु शिक्षा में योगदान के लिए जाने जाते हैं।"
本笃会修士
Transliteration: Běndù huì xiūshì
"本笃会修士以其对教育的贡献而闻名。"
베네딕토회
Transliteration: benedikteohwae
"베네딕토회 수도사들은 공동체 생활로 유명합니다."
ベネディクト会
Transliteration: Benedikuto-kai
"ベネディクト会の修道士は教育に貢献しています。"
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