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st. anselm

 

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Noun st. anselm has 1 sense
  1. Anselm, Saint Anselm, St. Anselm - an Italian who was a Benedictine monk; was archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109; one of the founders of scholasticism; best known for his proof of the existence of God
    --1 is a kind of archbishop; saint

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St. Anselm

Description:

St. Anselm, also known as Anselm of Canterbury, was an Italian monk, theologian, philosopher, and archbishop who lived from 1033 to 1109. He is recognized as one of the most important thinkers in the medieval period, particularly within the field of scholasticism. St. Anselm is famous for his ontological argument for the existence of God and his contributions to the understanding of faith and reason.

Sense 1: Proper Noun

- A revered medieval theologian and philosopher.

- Example: St. Anselm's philosophical writings greatly influenced the development of Western thought.

Sense 2: Proper Noun

- A cathedral in Canterbury, England, named after St. Anselm.

- Example: St. Anselm Cathedral is a magnificent example of medieval architecture.

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