English Explanatory Dictionary

Theatine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a Catholic order established in 1524 in Italy, which consisted of monks and later, nuns under the direction of the monks.
adj
  1. Of or belonging to the Theatines

Word forms

Theatine Theatines Theatin

Etymology

Named after Chieti (Theate), of which one of its founders, John Peter Caraffa, was bishop.

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