English Explanatory Dictionary

Minorite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of Franciscan: a friar of the Order of Friars Minor.
  2. A lesser cleric.
adj
  1. Synonym of Franciscan: Of or related to the Franciscans.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Minorite: a Franciscan.

Word forms

Minorite Minorites

Etymology

From Medieval Latin Minorita, from Latin minor + -īta (“-ite”), from Ordo Fratres Minores (“Order of Friars Minor”), literally the "Order of the Lesser Brothers", chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in its members. Equivalent to minor + -ite. Doublet of minister.

Synonyms

Franciscan
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