Associations to the word «Augustine»

Wiktionary

AUGUSTINE, proper noun. A male given name, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.

Dictionary definition

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).

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke