Theatine

English

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Etymology

Named after Chieti (Theate), of which one of its founders, John Peter Caraffa, was bishop.

Noun

Theatine (plural Theatines)

  1. (religion) A member of a Catholic order established in 1524 in Italy, which consisted of monks and later, nuns under the direction of the monks.

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Adjective

Theatine (not comparable)

  1. Of or belonging to the Theatines

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