Theatine

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noun

A member of a Catholic order established in 1524 in Italy, which consisted of monks and later, nuns under the direction of the monks.

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Meanings

nounTheatine (plural Theatines)

plural Theatines · alternative Theatin

  1. lifestyleA member of a Catholic order established in 1524 in Italy, which consisted of monks and later, nuns under the direction of the monks.
adjectiveTheatine (not comparable)

alternative Theatin

  1. not comparableOf or belonging to the Theatines

Origin

Named after Chieti (Theate), of which one of its founders, John Peter Caraffa, was bishop.

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Translations

Catalan teatí
  • teatímember of Catholic order
Dutch theatijn
  • theatijnmember of Catholic order

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

thietane
Cite this entry
APA

Theatine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Theatine

MLA

“Theatine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Theatine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Theatine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Theatine.

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