THEATINE


Meaning of THEATINE in English

Pronunciation: ' th ē - ə - ˌ t ī n, - ˌ t ē n

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin Theatinus, from Latin Teatinus inhabitant of Chieti, from Teate Chieti, Italy

Date: circa 1598

: a priest of the Order of Clerks Regular founded in 1524 in Italy by St. Cajetan and Gian Pietro Caraffa to reform Catholic morality and combat Lutheranism

– Theatine adjective

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