Theatine
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Named after Chieti (Theate), of which one of its founders, John Peter Caraffa, was bishop.
Noun
Theatine (plural Theatines)
- (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.
Translations
member of Catholic order
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Adjective
Theatine (not comparable)
- Of or belonging to the Theatines