Cloistral: meaning, definitions and examples
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cloistral
[ หklษษชstrษl ]
related to cloisters
Cloistral refers to something that is characteristic of a cloister, which is a covered walk in a convent or monastery. It often implies seclusion or a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere.
Synonyms
monastic, reclusive, secluded.
Examples of usage
- The cloistral atmosphere of the monastery provided a perfect backdrop for meditation.
- She enjoyed the cloistral silence that enveloped the ancient library.
- His writing took on a cloistral quality when he worked in solitude.
Translations
Translations of the word "cloistral" in other languages:
๐ต๐น claustral
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคธเฅเคเคฐเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช klรถsterlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ kloster
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะพััััะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ klauzalny
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟฎ้้ขใฎ
๐ซ๐ท cloistral
๐ช๐ธ claustral
๐น๐ท manastฤฑksal
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋์์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ klรกลกternรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ klรกลกtornรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไฟฎ้้ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ klavzturni
๐ฎ๐ธ klaustur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพะฝะฐััััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแขแ แแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ monastral
๐ฒ๐ฝ claustral
Etymology
The word 'cloistral' originates from the Middle English word 'clostr', which comes from the Latin term 'clausura', meaning 'a closing off'. This Latin term derives from 'claudere', which means 'to close'. The term has historical connections to monasteries and religious orders where members would often retreat to cloisters for contemplation and prayer. Over time, 'cloistral' has come to represent not just physical spaces that are enclosed, but also the emotional or spiritual states that might accompany such environments. Its use is primarily seen in literary and religious contexts, reflecting the rich tradition of solitude and contemplation in various faiths.