Saint Augustine meaning

UK US /seɪnt ˈɑɡəstin/ 4 syllables

Saint 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).

Saint Augustine has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Saint Augustine as a noun

  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, St. Augustine, Augustine of Hippo

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

  2. a resort city in northeastern Florida; the oldest city in the United States

    Synonyms: St. Augustine

    Type of: city

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How to pronounce Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine is pronounced /seɪnt ˈɑɡəstin/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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