Redemptoristine
/rɪˈdɛm(p)t(ə)ˌrɪstiːn/noun
A member of the Order of the Most Holy Redeemer, an enclosed and contemplative order of Roman Catholic nuns corresponding to the Redemptorists.
- The order was founded in 1731 by Maria Celeste Crostarosa, with the aid of St Alphonsus Liguori..
adjective
Of, belonging to, or relating to the Redemptoristines.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Freeman's Journal. From Redemptorist + -ine.