Augustine of Hippo meaning

UK US /ˈɑɡəstin ʌv ˈhɪpoʊ/ 6 syllables

Augustine of Hippo (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 of Hippo

  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: Augustine, Saint Augustine, St. Augustine

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

How to pronounce Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo is pronounced /ˈɑɡəstin ʌv ˈhɪpoʊ/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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