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third order
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Noun
third order (plural third orders)
- (Christianity) Lay members of Christian religious orders, who do not necessarily live in a religious community such as a monastery or a nunnery, and yet can claim to wear the religious habit and participate in the good works of a great order.
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with third-order, a term used in finance.
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