CENOBITE


Meaning of CENOBITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also coe·no·bite ˈse-nə-ˌbīt, ˈsē-

Etymology: Late Latin coenobita, from coenobium monastery, from Late Greek koinobion, ultimately from Greek koin- coen- + bios life — more at quick

Date: 15th century

: a member of a religious group living together in a monastic community

• cen·o·bit·ic ˌse-nə-ˈbi-tik, ˌsē- adjective

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