Coenobite (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a religious order living in common.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The monastery was home to a community of coenobites who dedicated their lives to prayer and contemplation.
- In the early Christian church, coenobites lived in large communities, working and worshiping together.
- The coenobite spent most of his day in quiet meditation, seeking a deeper connection with the divine.
- Coenobites often took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, renouncing worldly possessions and desires.
- The daily routine of the coenobite was highly structured, with set times for prayer, work, and rest.