religious institute
religious institute · religious institutes
A Christian society whose members pronounce public vows, lead a life in common with…A Christian society whose members pronounce public vows, lead a life in common with one another, and generally observe the evangelical counsels.
Meaning
1 sensesA Christian society whose members pronounce public vows, lead a life in common with one another, and generally observe the evangelical counsels.
Coordinate term: secular institute
Forms
plural: religious institutes| Singular | religious institute |
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See also
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