Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German words “benedit” meaning ‘blessed’ and “ikt” meaning ‘descender’.

“The famous German author Benedikt Schultze released his new novel last week.”

2. noun

a Benedictine monk or a member of the Benedictine order.

“The Benedictine monks of the monastery spent their days in prayer and contemplation.”