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Carthusian meaning in English

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Carthusian

see synonyms of carthusian

Noun

1. carthusian

a member of the Carthusian order

Adjective

2. carthusian

of or relating to the Carthusian order

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Carthusian

see synonyms of carthusian
noun
Roman Catholic Church
a. 
a member of an austere monastic order founded by Saint Bruno in 1084 near Grenoble, France
b. 
(as modifier)
a Carthusian monastery

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Carthusian

see synonyms of carthusian
noun
1. 
a monk or nun of a very strict order founded at Chartreuse, France, in 1084, by Saint Bruno
adjective
2. 
of or connected with the Carthusians

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Carthusian

see synonyms of carthusian
n.
A member of a contemplative Roman Catholic order founded during the 11th century by Saint Bruno.
adj.
Of or relating to the Carthusian order.

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