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adj
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Cistercian Order and its members.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: white monk
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Broader terms: Benedictine, monk, religionist, person
noun
member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Trappist
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Broader terms: monk, monastic
History
From French cistercien, from Latin Cistercium (“Cîteaux”), after the place where the order was founded.
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