Definition of MAGISTERIUM

magisterium

Plural: magisteria, magisteriums

Noun

  • The teaching authority or office of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • An authoritative statement.
  • The philosopher's stone.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin magisterium (“office of a president, chief; magisterium”), from magister (“master”). Equivalent to magister + -ium. Doublet of magistery.

Synonyms

magistery

Scrabble Score: 16

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magisterium: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

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