I. ˈathəˌnīt adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Athon-, Athos Athos, mountain in northeastern Greece (from Greek Athōs — accusative sometimes Athōn ) + English -ite
: of or relating to Mount Athos, an important monastic center of the Eastern Orthodox Church
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a monk of Mount Athos, Greece