ursuline

/ɜːrsəˈliːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Saint Ursula or her companions

“The ursuline school was named after the medieval Christian martyr.”

2. noun

A member of a Catholic order of nuns founded in 1632 by Marie de l’Incarnation in Quebec, Canada

“The ursuline nuns provided education and healthcare to local communities.”

Synonyms

  • ursuline
  • ursuline nun

Antonyms

  • secular