Cenobite: meaning, definitions and examples
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cenobite
[ ˈsiːnəbaɪt ]
religious order
A cenobite is a member of a religious community who lives in a communal setting, typically in a monastery, and follows a specific rule of life. Cenobites practice communal living and are often contrasted with anchorites or hermits, who live in solitude.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cenobites dedicated their lives to prayer and community service.
- In the monastery, the cenobites observed strict schedules of work and worship.
- Cenobites have played a crucial role in the development of monastic traditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "cenobite" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cenobita
🇮🇳 सिनोबाइट
🇩🇪 Zisterzienser
🇮🇩 cenobit
🇺🇦 ценобіт
🇵🇱 cenobita
🇯🇵 セノバイト
🇫🇷 cénobite
🇪🇸 cenobita
🇹🇷 cenobit
🇰🇷 세노바이트
🇸🇦 سناوي
🇨🇿 cenobita
🇸🇰 cenobita
🇨🇳 修道院士
🇸🇮 cenobit
🇮🇸 cenobít
🇰🇿 сенобит
🇬🇪 სენობიტი
🇦🇿 cenobit
🇲🇽 cenobita
Etymology
The word 'cenobite' originates from the late Greek term 'koinobios', which translates to 'living in community'. This Greek term is derived from 'koinos', meaning 'common', and 'bios', meaning 'life'. The concept of cenobitic monasticism emerged in the early centuries of Christianity as individuals sought to pursue a devout life in a structured community, thus distinguishing themselves from hermits. Cenobites follow a rule which helps them maintain discipline and focus on their spiritual obligations. The term has been used historically to refer to members of various monastic orders, including the Benedictines and Cistercians.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,482, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.