Carthusian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the Carthusian order.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Carthusian spent most of his day in solitude, praying and meditating in his cell.
- As a Carthusian, he took a vow of silence and only spoke when absolutely necessary.
- The Carthusian order was founded in the 11th century by Saint Bruno of Cologne.
- A Carthusian typically wakes up at midnight for the first prayer of the day, known as Vigils.
- The Carthusian monastery was a place of great beauty and tranquility, surrounded by lush gardens and forests.