Definitions for "Premonstratensian"
One of a religious order of regular canons founded by St. Norbert at Prémontré, in France, in 1119. The members of the order are called also White Canons, Norbertines, and Premonstrants.
order of canons derived from the Augustinians, founded in 1121
Also known as Norbertines and, in England, as White Canons from the color of their habit. Founded by St. Norbert in 1121 with the rule of St. Augustine. By 1126 the order had quickly spread over Western Europe; because of its French Motherhouse, it almost became extinct during that country's revolution.