English Explanatory Dictionary

magisterium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The teaching authority or office of the Roman Catholic Church.
  2. An authoritative statement.
  3. The philosopher's stone.

Word forms

magisterium magisteriums magisteria

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin magisterium (“office of a president, chief; magisterium”), from magister (“master”). Equivalent to magister + -ium. Doublet of magistery.

Synonyms

magistery

Derived words

extraordinary magisterium magisteriology ordinary magisterium
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