Cistercian
Definition
- Noun:
- A member of the Cistercian Order: A Cistercian is a monk or nun belonging to a Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1098, known for its emphasis on manual labor, austerity, simplicity, and, historically, a strict observance of silence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Cistercian spent his days in prayer and farming.
- The monastery was home to a community of Cistercians.
Advanced Usage
- "Cistercian" as an adjective: While the primary definition is a noun, "Cistercian" can also function attributively as an adjective to describe things related to the order.
- The abbey follows the Cistercian rule. (Here, "Cistercian" describes the type of rule.)
- We studied Cistercian architecture.
Variants and Related Words
- Cistercian Order: The full name of the religious order.
- Trappist: A member of a reformed branch of the Cistercian Order, known formally as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO).
Synonyms
- Monk (general term for a male member of a religious community).
- Cenobite (a member of a monastic community).
Noun
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member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence
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