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What is the difference between augustinian and august?

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August is a related term of augustinian.



As adjectives the difference between augustinian and august

is that augustinian is of, or relating to St Augustine of Hippoaugust is noble, venerable, majestic, awe-inspiring, often of the highest social class sometimes used ironically.

As a noun Augustinian

is a follower of St Augustine, of his doctrines.

As a verb august is

to make ripe.

As a proper noun August is

the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar, following July and preceding September. Abbreviation: Aug or Aug.

augustinian

English

Adjective

(Augustinians) (-)
  • of, or relating to St (Augustine of Hippo)
  • of, or relating to several religious orders influenced by him
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a follower of St Augustine, of his doctrines
  • a friar or monk of any Augustinian order
  • august

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Noble, venerable, majestic, awe-inspiring, often of the highest social class (sometimes used ironically).
  • an august patron of the arts
  • Of noble birth.
  • august lineage
    Derived terms
    * augustly * augustness

    Etymology 2

    From August

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make ripe
  • To bring to realisation
  • Anagrams

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