Anselm meaning

UK US /ˈænsɛlm/ 2 syllables

Anselm (noun): an Italian who was a Benedictine monk; was archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109; one of the founders of scholasticism; best known for his proof of the existence of God.

Definition of Anselm

  1. an Italian who was a Benedictine monk; was archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109; one of the founders of scholasticism; best known for his proof of the existence of God

    Synonyms: Saint Anselm, St. Anselm

    Type of: archbishop, saint

How to pronounce Anselm

Anselm is pronounced /ˈænsɛlm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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