religious institute

noun

A Christian society whose members pronounce public vows, lead a life in common with one another, and generally observe the evangelical counsels.

“Coordinate term: secular institute”

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Meanings

nounreligious institute (plural religious institutes)

plural religious institutes

  1. A Christian society whose members pronounce public vows, lead a life in common with one another, and generally observe the evangelical counsels.

    Coordinate term: secular institute

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Chicago

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