Augustinianism


Au·gus·tin·i·an

A0521400 (ô′gə-stĭn′ē-ən)adj.1. Of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo or his doctrines.2. Being or belonging to any of several religious orders following or influenced by the rule of Saint Augustine.n.1. A follower of the principles and doctrines of Saint Augustine.2. A monk or friar belonging to any of the Augustinian orders.
Au′gus·tin′i·an·ism, Au·gus′tin·ism (ô-gŭs′tĭ-nĭz′əm) n.

Augustinianism

1. the doctrines and ideas of St. Augustine, 5th-century archbishop of Hippo, and the religious rule developed by him.
2. the support of his doctrines.
3. adherence to his religious rule. — Augustinian, n., adj.
See also: Theology