religious order

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A subdivision of a larger religious group: A formally organized community within a major religion, typically bound by common rules, vows, and a shared way of life dedicated to spiritual goals. These are often found within Christianity (e.g., monastic orders) but also exist in other faiths.
Usage
  • The term "religious order" is used to refer to a specific, organized group within a broader religious tradition. It describes the group as a collective entity.
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Advanced Usage
  • "To enter a religious order": To formally join and become a member of such a community.
    • After years of discernment, he entered a religious order.
  • "To be a member of a religious order": To live according to the specific rules and lifestyle of that community.
    • As a member of a religious order, she took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Variants and Related Words
  • Order: Often used as a shorter, synonymous form for "religious order."
    • He is a monk in the Benedictine order.
  • Monastic order: A specific type of religious order centered on monastic life (e.g., monks, nuns).
  • Religious community: A broader term that can be synonymous with a religious order but may also refer to less formal groups.
Synonyms
  • Monastic community: A community of monks or nuns.
  • Brotherhood/Sisterhood: Can refer to the members of a religious order, emphasizing familial bonds.
  • Religious institute: A formal term often used in Catholic canon law for a type of religious order.
Related Phrases
  • Religious vows: The solemn promises (e.g., poverty, chastity, obedience) typically taken by members of a religious order.
  • Rule of [Order Name]: The specific set of guidelines governing the life of a particular order (e.g., the Rule of St. Benedict).
Related Idioms
  • "To answer the call": While not exclusive, this idiom is often used in the context of deciding to join a religious order.
    • She felt she had to answer the call and join a religious order.
Noun
  1. a subdivision of a larger religious group

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