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Definition of: Theatin
(thē′ə·tin) noun
1. A member of a congregation founded in 1524 by Bishop Carafa and St. Cajetan.
2. A member of an order of nuns founded by Ursula–Benincasa, who died in 1618. Also The′a·tine (-tēn, -tin). [<NL theatinus, from Teate, ancient name of Chieti, Italy]
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