blackfriars Definition
- 1a Dominican friar, or a member of the Dominican order
- 2a district in central London, located in the ward of Farringdon Without in the City of London
- 3a railway and underground station in the Blackfriars district of London
Using blackfriars: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blackfriars" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Blackfriars were known for their preaching and teaching.
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The Blackfriars district is home to many historic landmarks.
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I took the train from Blackfriars station to get to work.
blackfriars Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for blackfriars
- Dominican friar
- member of the Dominican order
Origins of blackfriars
from the color of the robes worn by the Dominican friars
Summary: blackfriars in Brief
'Blackfriars' [blak-fray-ers] has three main meanings: a Dominican friar or member of the Dominican order, a district in central London, and a railway and underground station in the Blackfriars district of London. The term comes from the color of the robes worn by the Dominican friars. Examples of usage include 'The Blackfriars were known for their preaching and teaching,' and 'I took the train from Blackfriars station to get to work.'
