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st. benedict

 

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Noun st. benedict has 1 sense
  1. Benedict, Saint Benedict, St. Benedict - Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
    --1 is a kind of monk, monastic; saint

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St. Benedict

Description:

St. Benedict refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, who was an Italian monk and the founder of the Benedictine order. He is known for his influence on Western monasticism and his teachings on prayer, work, and community living.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Saint Benedict of Nursia

Example sentence: St. Benedict is regarded as the father of Western monasticism.

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2. Noun: Benedictine order

Example sentence: The monks of the St. Benedict community follow the Rule of Saint Benedict.

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3. Adjective: related to St. Benedict or the Benedictine order

Example sentence: The St. Benedict medal is a popular sacramental in the Catholic Church.

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4. Local Usage: place named after St. Benedict

Example sentence: St. Benedict Church is a community landmark in the town of St. Benedict.

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