trappist
Definition
Noun: 1. A member of the Trappist order: A Trappist is a monk belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, a Roman Catholic religious order. Trappists are particularly noted for their commitment to a life characterized by austerity, manual labor, and silence.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The Trappist spent his days in prayer, study, and farming.
- The monastery was home to a community of Trappists who followed a vow of silence.
Advanced Usage
- Trappist can function attributively as an adjective to describe things related to the order or its practices.
- They follow the Trappist rule of life.
- The abbey is known for its Trappist brewery.
Variants and Related Words
- Trappistine (noun): A nun belonging to the female branch of the Trappist order.
- Cistercian (noun): A broader term for a member of the religious order which the Trappists reformed; Trappists are a branch of the Cistercians.
Synonyms
- Monk (general term)
- Cenobite (a member of a monastic community)
Notes on Meaning
The term specifically denotes membership in this particular Catholic order and connotes the associated values of silence, simplicity, and seclusion. It is not a general term for any silent or austere person.
Noun
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member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence
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