Friary: meaning, definitions and examples
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friary
[ หfraษช.ษ.ri ]
religious building
A friary is a residence for members of a religious order, particularly those who adhere to the principles of the mendicant orders like the Franciscans or Dominicans. These buildings often serve as places of community living, prayer, and work.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old friary was a tranquil place for meditation.
- He visited the friary to learn about the Franciscan lifestyle.
- The friary was located on the outskirts of the town, surrounded by gardens.
- She volunteered at the local friary to help with their charitable activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "friary" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fraria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฐเคพเคเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kloster
๐ฎ๐ฉ biara
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะฝะฐััะธั
๐ต๐ฑ klasztor
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟฎ้้ข
๐ซ๐ท couvent
๐ช๐ธ monasterio
๐น๐ท manastฤฑr
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ klรกลกter
๐ธ๐ฐ klรกลกtor
๐จ๐ณ ไฟฎ้้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ samostan
๐ฎ๐ธ klaustur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพะฝะฐััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ monastฤฑr
๐ฒ๐ฝ monasterio
Word origin
The term 'friary' originates from the Middle English word 'frer', which means 'brother'. This, in turn, derives from the Old French 'frรจre', from the Latin 'frater', meaning 'brother'. This etymology reflects the communal aspect of friaries, as they are often inhabited by brothers of a religious order. The establishment of friaries became prominent in the medieval period with the rise of mendicant orders like the Franciscans (founded in 1209) and the Dominicans (founded in 1216), who emphasized living a life of poverty and preaching. Friaries served as both living quarters and sites for spiritual work, education, and community service. As a result, friaries played a significant role in the expansion of the Christian faith throughout Europe and beyond during the Middle Ages. The architectural style of many friaries blends elements of Gothic and Romanesque designs, reflecting the cultural influences of their time.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,787, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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