benedictines

[US]/ˌbeniˈdiktain/
[UK]/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪn/
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Translation

n. a monk of the Benedictine order, a type of sweet wine
adj. of or relating to St. Benedict or the Benedictine order.

Phrases & Collocations

Benedictine monastery

Benedictine rule

Benedictine monks

Benedictine tradition

benedictine monk

benedictine rule

benedictine abbey

benedictine monastery

benedictine liqueur

benedictine cheese

benedictine tradition

Example Sentences

benedictine monks have a rich tradition of brewing beer.

the benedictine order emphasizes community living.

many benedictine monasteries are located in beautiful countryside.

benedictine spirituality focuses on prayer and work.

the benedictine rule provides guidelines for monastic life.

some people enjoy benedictine liqueur as a digestif.

benedictine education values both academic and spiritual growth.

the teachings of benedictine leaders are still influential today.

visitors often admire the architecture of benedictine abbeys.

benedictine values promote hospitality and kindness.

Real-world Examples

One spiritual leader within the community of Benedictine convents was Hildegard of Bingen.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

And that's what the clergy still does in Benedictine houses around the world.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

A handful of Benedictine monks carry on the monastery's spiritual tradition.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Devanne lighted a second cigar and poured himself a glass of Benedictine.

Source: Gentleman Thief

In the same year, the Benedictine order, the first of the great monastic orders, was founded.

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

His body itself, though, was laid to rest at the Benedictine church at Faubourg St Jacques.

Source: Character Profile

He's authored two books, a how-to on sustainable capitalism and a spiritual tome on management values he co-wrote with a Benedictine monk.

Source: Business Weekly

In between two powerful tides from Normandy and Brittany stands the gothic-styled Benedictine abbey named after and dedicated to the archangel Saint Michael.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

In between two powerful tides from Normandy and Brittany stands the gothic-styled Benedictine Abbey named after and dedicated to the archangel Saint Michael.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

At the core of the Benedictine day was communal prayer, and every day the monks gathered together in church to sing eight services.

Source: A Concise History of Britain (Bilingual Selection)

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