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- [kahr-muh-lahyt]
- /ˈkɑr məˌlaɪt/
- /ˈkɑːmɪlaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-muh-lahyt]
- /ˈkɑr məˌlaɪt/
Definitions of carmelite word
- noun carmelite a member of an order of mendicant friars founded about 1154; White Friar 3
- noun carmelite a member of a corresponding order of nuns founded in 1452, noted for its austere rule 3
- noun carmelite of or relating to the Carmelite friars or nuns 3
- noun carmelite a mendicant friar of the order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, founded in Syria about 1160 3
- noun carmelite a nun of this order 3
- adjective carmelite of this order 3
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Origin of carmelite
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin Carmelita, named after Carmel, first seat of the order; see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Carmelite
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carmelite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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