Au·gus·tin·i·an
ˌȯ-gə-ˈsti-nē-ən 
1
: a member of an Augustinian order
specifically
: a friar of the Hermits of St. Augustine founded in 1256 and devoted to educational, missionary, and parish work
2
: a follower of St. Augustine
1
: of or relating to St. Augustine or his doctrines
2
: of or relating to any of several orders under a rule ascribed to St. Augustine
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Gary Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
As the first Augustinian friar to become pope, Leo is expected by Augustinians to emphasize missionary outreach and the importance of listening widely before making decisions, both central to the Augustinian way of life.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Chicago Tribune The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, elected in a 24-hour conclave last week, called for journalists to use words for peace, to reject war and to give voice to the voiceless.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, elected in a 24-hour conclave last week, called for journalists to use words for peace, to reject war and to give voice to the voiceless.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
The 69-year-old Augustinian thanked the crowed in English before reading out his statement in Italian.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 12 May 2025
So, he -- he's served a very short time here in the United States as an Augustinian.
—Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 11 May 2025
During his ministry, Cardinal Prevost was elected as head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, his hometown, and served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, among other notable titles.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
The 65-year-old Augustinian friar and his three fellow monks, who have dedicated their lives to silent prayer inside Florence’s Santo Spirito monastery, are preparing to go into battle over plans to open a luxury retirement home on the site.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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The headquarters for the Augustinian Order — to the surprise of some — is literally across the street from St. Peter’s in Rome.
—Gary Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
As the first Augustinian friar to become pope, Leo is expected by Augustinians to emphasize missionary outreach and the importance of listening widely before making decisions, both central to the Augustinian way of life.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Chicago Tribune The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, elected in a 24-hour conclave last week, called for journalists to use words for peace, to reject war and to give voice to the voiceless.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, elected in a 24-hour conclave last week, called for journalists to use words for peace, to reject war and to give voice to the voiceless.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
The 69-year-old Augustinian thanked the crowed in English before reading out his statement in Italian.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 12 May 2025
So, he -- he's served a very short time here in the United States as an Augustinian.
—Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 11 May 2025
During his ministry, Cardinal Prevost was elected as head of the Augustinian Province of Chicago, his hometown, and served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, among other notable titles.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
The 65-year-old Augustinian friar and his three fellow monks, who have dedicated their lives to silent prayer inside Florence’s Santo Spirito monastery, are preparing to go into battle over plans to open a luxury retirement home on the site.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Augustinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Augustinian. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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