Augustinian
/ˌɔːɡəˈstɪniən/noun
Relating to St. Augustine, his teachings, or the religious orders following his rule.
Did you know?Augustinian ultimately traces back to Latin *augustus*, a title linked to sacred authority, so the word carries the echo of imperial holiness and later monastic discipline.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
Augustinus
“A name formed from Augustus, originally meaning belonging to Augustus or Augustine”
Late Latin
Latin
augustus
“Venerable, majestic, consecrated; later the imperial title of Roman emperors”
Old French
Old French
Augustin
“Augustine; relating to St. Augustine”
Middle English
English
augustynien / augustinien
“Pertaining to Augustine or his religious rule”
Modern English
English
Augustinian
“Relating to St. Augustine or to orders following his rule”