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Trappist (Noun)

Meaning

Member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Trappist monks of the monastery spent most of their day in contemplative prayer and manual labor.
  • A Trappist who had taken a vow of silence communicated with his brothers through gestures and written notes.
  • The monastery was home to a community of Trappist monks who lived a life of simplicity and devotion.
  • The abbot, a wise and compassionate Trappist, provided counsel to the younger monks when they needed guidance.
  • In the tradition of their order, the Trappist monks arose early each morning to chant the Office of Vigils.

Synonyms

  • Cistercian

Hypernyms

  • Monastic
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