Synonyms for benedict

Noun

1. Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Ruth Fulton, anthropologist
usage: United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
2. Benedict, Saint Benedict, St. Benedict, monk, monastic, saint
usage: Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
3. benedick, benedict, husband, hubby, married man
usage: a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
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