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Definition of Bruno
1. Noun. German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054).
Exact synonyms: Bruno Of Toul, Leo Ix
Generic synonyms: Bishop Of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Pontiff, Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar Of Christ
Generic synonyms: Bishop Of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Pontiff, Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar Of Christ
2. Noun. (Roman Catholic Church) a French cleric (born in Germany) who founded the Carthusian order in 1084 (1032-1101).
Exact synonyms: Saint Bruno, St. Bruno
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church
Generic synonyms: Churchman, Cleric, Divine, Ecclesiastic, Saint
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church
Generic synonyms: Churchman, Cleric, Divine, Ecclesiastic, Saint
3. Noun. Italian philosopher who used Copernican principles to develop a pantheistic monistic philosophy; condemned for heresy by the Inquisition and burned at the stake (1548-1600).