What is the meaning of Benedict?

United States anthropologist (1887-1948.
- synonyms: Ruth Benedict, Ruth Fulton
Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547.
- synonyms: Saint Benedict, St. Benedict
A newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor. ).
- synonyms: benedick

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