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carmelite

/ˈkɑːr.mə.laɪt/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈkɑːr.mə.laɪt/formal
  • ruОтносящийся к ордену кармелитов — нищенствующих монахов или монахинь, основанному на горе Кармель в XII веке.

Relating to the Carmelite order of mendicant friars or nuns, founded on Mount Carmel in the 12th century.

  1. Relating to the Carmelite orderC1formal

    Of or pertaining to the Carmelite religious order, a Catholic mendicant order founded on Mount Carmel in the 12th century.

    ruКармелитский

    • The Carmelite monastery was built in the 17th century.
    • She studied the history of the Carmelite tradition.
    • The Carmelite friars are known for their contemplative lifestyle.
Forms
  • more carmelite comparative form
  • most carmelite superlative form

noun

/ˈkɑːr.mə.laɪt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее члена римско-католического нищенствующего ордена, известного ношением белого плаща и посвящённого проповеднической и созерцательной жизни.

A noun referring to a member of a Roman Catholic mendicant order, known for wearing a white cloak and dedicated to preaching and contemplative life.

proper noun

  1. Member of a Catholic orderC1formal

    A friar or nun belonging to the Roman Catholic Carmelite order, known for wearing a white cloak and a brown habit, and for their contemplative and mendicant lifestyle.

    ruЧлен католического ордена

    • The Carmelite spent his days in prayer and service to the poor.
    • She joined the Carmelite order to dedicate her life to contemplation.
    • The Carmelites are known for their devotion to the Virgin Mary.

    Synonymswhite friar

Forms
  • carmelites plural form
  • carmelites' possessive plural form
  • carmelite's possessive singular form