ursuline

Meanings

• noun

  A member of a Roman Catholic religious order for women, the Ursulines, founded in 1535 by Saint Angela Merici.

  - "The Ursuline sisters run a school in the city."
  - "Sister Ursuline was known for her dedication to education."

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the Ursulines, a Roman Catholic religious order for women.

  - "Ursuline convent."
  - "Ursuline traditions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ursuline
urns , churns , urnsula,urnsule , urnsulae

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Variants

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Ursuline , Ursulines

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Etymology

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From the name of the order, which is derived from that of Saint Ursula, a legendary virgin and martyr.

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Trivia

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1. The Ursuline Order is one of the oldest religious orders for women in the world.

2. The Ursuline Sisters are known for their dedication to education and the care of the poor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Angela Merici: Founder of the Ursuline Order in 1535.

2. Ursuline Sisters: A Roman Catholic religious order for women, founded in 1535 by Saint Angela Merici.

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Culture

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The Ursulines were founded by Saint Angela Merici in 1535 in Brescia, Italy. They are known for their commitment to education and the care of the poor. The order spread throughout Europe and North America. Today, the Ursulines continue their mission in various forms, including education and social service.

How to Memorize "ursuline"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a nun in the Ursuline habit, holding a book and teaching children.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Ursuline' with the image of a nun and the concept of education.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ursulines are smart nuns' to remember the meaning of the word.

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