Meaning of the word carmelite in English
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carmelite
US /ˈkɑːr.mə.laɪt/
UK /ˈkɑː.mə.laɪt/
Noun
a member of a Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in Palestine
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The Carmelite friars are known for their contemplative life.
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She decided to join the Carmelite order as a nun.
Adjective
relating to the Carmelite order or its members
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The Carmelite monastery is located on a hill overlooking the sea.
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She studied Carmelite spirituality.