Etymology

Premonstratensian

Today it means: A member of a Roman Catholic order of canons regular, founded by St Norbert c. 1120 in the town of Prémontré, France. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Medieval Latin Praemonstrātēnsis
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromPraemonstrātēnsis“pertaining to Prémontré”
  2. English todayPremonstratensian

From Medieval Latin Praemonstrātēnsis (“pertaining to Prémontré”), from the Latin form of Prémontré, the town in Île-de-France where the order was founded.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. A member of a Roman Catholic order of canons regular, founded by St Norbert c. 1120 in the town of Prémontré, France.
  • from 17th c. Pertaining to the Premonstratensians.

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