Benedict (Noun)
Meaning 1
A newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Benedict was born in Nursia, Italy, around 480 AD and went on to found the Benedictine order.
- The Rule of Saint Benedict, written by Benedict himself, is still studied and followed by Benedictine monks today.
- Benedict's emphasis on work, prayer, and study helped to establish the Benedictine order as a major force in Western monasticism.
- The exact date of Benedict's birth is unknown, but it is believed to be around 480 AD.
- Benedict's legacy extends far beyond the Benedictine order, influencing Western Christianity as a whole.