premonstratensian

Noun

Meaning

One of a religious order of regular canons founded by St. Norbert at Premontre, in France, in 1119. The members of the order are called also White Canons, Norbertines, and Premonstrants.

Examples

Alberto later joined a new religious order, the Premonstratensian or Norbertine order, probably between the ages of 20-30. Source: Internet

Premonstratensian canons did not care to have congregations nor possessions. Source: Internet

There were as many as thirty-five Premonstratensian abbeys in England. Source: Internet

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