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templar

 

[ ˈtɛmplər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical

A member of the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order which was active from the 12th to the 14th century.

Synonyms

crusader, knight, warrior

Examples of usage

  • The Templars were known for their distinctive white mantles with a red cross.
  • During the Crusades, the Templars played a significant role in military operations.
Context #2 | Noun

modern

A person who adheres to a strict code of conduct or set of beliefs, often with a sense of duty or honor.

Synonyms

adherent, devotee, follower

Examples of usage

  • She is a templar of environmental conservation, always recycling and reducing waste.
  • He considers himself a templar of honesty, never telling a lie.

Translations

Translations of the word "templar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 templário

🇮🇳 टेम्पलर

🇩🇪 Templer

🇮🇩 Templar

🇺🇦 тамплієр

🇵🇱 templariusz

🇯🇵 テンプラー

🇫🇷 templier

🇪🇸 templario

🇹🇷 tapınak şövalyesi

🇰🇷 템플러

🇸🇦 تمبلر

🇨🇿 templář

🇸🇰 templár

🇨🇳 圣殿骑士

🇸🇮 templar

🇮🇸 templar

🇰🇿 тамплиер

🇬🇪 ტამპლიერი

🇦🇿 Templar

🇲🇽 templario

Etymology

The word 'templar' originates from the Middle English 'templier', which comes from the Old French 'templier', ultimately derived from the Latin 'templum' meaning 'temple'. The Knights Templar were originally known as the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, reflecting their mission to protect Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land. Over time, the term 'templar' has evolved to also describe individuals committed to a cause or belief system.

See also: temp, temper, tempest, tempo, temporal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,830, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.