Definition of Benedict

1. Noun. United States anthropologist (1887-1948).

Exact synonyms: Ruth Benedict, Ruth Fulton
Generic synonyms: Anthropologist

2. Noun. Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547).
Exact synonyms: Saint Benedict, St. Benedict
Generic synonyms: Monastic, Monk, Saint

3. Noun. A newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor).
Exact synonyms: Benedick
Generic synonyms: Hubby, Husband, Married Man

Definition of Benedict

1. n. A married man, or a man newly married.

2. a. Having mild and salubrious qualities.

Definition of Benedict

1. a newly married man [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benedict

bends
bendways
bendwise
bendy
bendys
bendy tree
bend dexter
bend over backwards
bend sinister
bene
beneath
beneceptor
Benedek's reflex
benedick
benedicks
benedict (current term)
Benedict's solution
Benedict's test for glucose
Benedict-Hopkins-Cole reagent
Benedict-Roth apparatus
Benedict-Roth calorimeter
benedictine
Benedictine order
benediction
benedictions
benedictive
benedictory
benedicts
Benedict Arnold
Benedict de Spinoza

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