Definition of Theatine

1. Noun. (religion) A member of the Catholic order, the Theatines. ¹

2. Adjective. Of or belonging to the Theatines ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Theatine

1. 1. One of an order of Italian monks, established in 1524, expressly to oppose Reformation, and to raise the tone of piety among Roman Catholics. They hold no property, nor do they beg, but depend on what Providence sends. Their chief employment is preaching and giving religious instruction. Their name is derived from Theate, or Chieti, a city of Naples, the archbishop of which was a principal founder of the order; but they bore various names; as, Regular Clerks of the Community, Pauline Monks, Apostolic Clerks, and Regular Clerks of the Divine Providence. The order never flourished much out of Italy. 2. One of an order of nuns founded by Ursula Benincasa, who died in 1618. Origin: F. Theatin, It. Theatino. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Theatine

theater of operations
theater of the absurd
theater of war
theater prompter
theater stage
theater ticket
theatergoer
theatergoers
theatergoing
theatergoings
theaterical
theaterless
theaters
theaters of war
theaterwide
theatine (current term)
theatral
theatre-goer
theatre-goers
theatre-going
theatre-in-the-round
theatre blues
theatre curtain
theatre director
theatre in the round
theatre of operations
theatre of war
theatre stage
theatre ticket

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