Augustine meaning

UK US /ˈɑɡəstin/ 3 syllables

Augustine (noun): (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430).

Definition of Augustine

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

    Synonyms: Saint Augustine, St. Augustine, Augustine of Hippo

    Type of: theologian, Church Father, saint, Doctor of the Church

How to pronounce Augustine

Augustine is pronounced /ˈɑɡəstin/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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