Cistercian

English

Etymology

From French cistercien, from Latin Cistercium (“Cîteaux”), after the place where the order was founded.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɪsˈtɜː(ɹ)ʃən/, /sɪsˈtɜː(ɹ)ʃi.ən/

Noun

Cistercian (plural Cistercians)

  1. A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.

Synonyms

  • white monk

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Adjective

Cistercian (comparative more Cistercian, superlative most Cistercian)

  1. Of, pertaining to or characteristic of the Cistercian Order and its members.
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