Theatine
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Theatine. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Theatine, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Theatine in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Theatine you have here. The definition of the word Theatine will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofTheatine, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
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
Adjective
Theatine (not comparable)
- Of or belonging to the Theatines