Benedictine
noun
A monk or nun from an order following the rules set by Saint Benedict.
He took up the religious life and became a venerable Benedictine.
Often appears as...
- benedictine monk
- benedictine nunnery
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Religious
adjective
Relating to Saint Benedict, his rules, or the religious order that he founded.
She studied the Benedictine Rule in detail.
Often appears as...
- benedictine order
- benedictine rule
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Religious
noun
A type of liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks.
He savored a glass of Benedictine after his meal.
Often appears as...
- glass of benedictine
- benedictine liqueur
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Culinary
noun
A monk or nun from an order following the rules set by Saint Benedict.
He took up the religious life and became a venerable Benedictine.
Often appears as...
- benedictine monk
- benedictine nunnery
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Relating to Saint Benedict, his rules, or the religious order that he founded.
She studied the Benedictine Rule in detail.
Often appears as...
- benedictine order
- benedictine rule
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A type of liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks.
He savored a glass of Benedictine after his meal.
Often appears as...
- glass of benedictine
- benedictine liqueur
Usage tips
Culinary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Order
The Benedictines have a historical relevance in Christianity; their contributions to education and culture are noteworthy.
The Benedictine monks played a key role in preserving ancient texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Image
Benedictines are often associated with peaceful living and scholarly pursuits within their monasteries.
He admired the Benedictines for their devotion to peaceful study.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Presence
Benedictines are part of a large international community with monasteries in many countries.
While in Italy, she visited a famous Benedictine monastery.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Order
The Benedictines have a historical relevance in Christianity; their contributions to education and culture are noteworthy.
The Benedictine monks played a key role in preserving ancient texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Image
Benedictines are often associated with peaceful living and scholarly pursuits within their monasteries.
He admired the Benedictines for their devotion to peaceful study.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Presence
Benedictines are part of a large international community with monasteries in many countries.
While in Italy, she visited a famous Benedictine monastery.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Order
The Benedictines have a historical relevance in Christianity; their contributions to education and culture are noteworthy.
The Benedictine monks played a key role in preserving ancient texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Image
Benedictines are often associated with peaceful living and scholarly pursuits within their monasteries.
He admired the Benedictines for their devotion to peaceful study.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Presence
Benedictines are part of a large international community with monasteries in many countries.
While in Italy, she visited a famous Benedictine monastery.
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Destination France PIPE...
shores the thirteen hundred year old Benedictine abbey at low tide is connected to the land but as the tide rises it transforms into an island over the years it served as a monastery fortress prison and today one of France's top tourist draws
Video examples
Destination France PIPE...
shores the thirteen hundred year old Benedictine abbey at low tide is connected to the land but as the tide rises it transforms into an island over the years it served as a monastery fortress prison and today one of France's top tourist draws
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