carmelite order

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun carmelite order has 1 sense

Carmelite order, Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - a Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century
--₁ is a kind of order, monastic order
--₁ has members: Carmelite, White Friar

Definitions from the Web

Carmelite Order

Noun - A Roman Catholic religious order founded in the 12th century.

The Carmelite Order, also known as the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is a Catholic religious order that was established during the 12th century. Committed to a life of contemplative prayer, the Carmelites hold a rich history and spirituality.

Examples:

1. She decided to join the Carmelite Order to devote herself entirely to prayer and solitude.

2. The Carmelite Order originated as a group of hermits living in Mount Carmel, Israel.

Related Products on Amazon:

Books on the Carmelite Order Carmelite Order Jewelry

carlyle carm carmageddon carmagnole carmaker carmakers carmel carmelite carmelite order carmelize carmen carmer carmichael carmina carminative carminatives carmine

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics