Refectory: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
refectory
[ rษชหfษktษri ]
eating place
A refectory is a dining hall, especially in an educational or religious institution. It is primarily used by students, faculty, or members of a religious order for eating meals together. Refectories often have communal tables and may serve a variety of meal options, catering to diverse dietary needs. The ambiance in a refectory is typically informal, allowing for social interaction among diners.
Synonyms
canteen, dining hall, mess hall
Examples of usage
- The students enjoyed their lunch in the bustling refectory.
- Meals are served daily in the monastery's refectory.
- The refectory was filled with the smell of freshly baked bread.
Translations
Translations of the word "refectory" in other languages:
๐ต๐น refeitรณrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคจเคพเคฒเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Speisesaal
๐ฎ๐ฉ refektorium
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะบัะฐััะน
๐ต๐ฑ refektarz
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃๅ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉfectoire
๐ช๐ธ refectorio
๐น๐ท yemekhane
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฆุฏุฉ ุงูุทุนุงู
๐จ๐ฟ refektorรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ refektรกr
๐จ๐ณ ้คๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ refektorij
๐ฎ๐ธ matarstofa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐาั ะฐะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yemษkxana
๐ฒ๐ฝ refectorio
Etymology
The word 'refectory' originates from the late Middle Ages and comes from the Latin word 'refectorium,' which means 'a place for refreshing or restoring.' The root 'reficere,' means 'to restore or refresh' and is tied to the practice of meal sharing meant to rejuvenate individuals after for long periods of labor or study. Traditionally, refectories were integral parts of monasteries, universities, and other communal living places, where meals were served in a shared setting. As educational institutions expanded, so too did the concept of a refectory, providing a place not just for nourishment but also for social interaction among students and faculty. Over time, while the essence of a refectory as a communal dining space has remained, its architectural and aesthetic elements have evolved, incorporating modern designs to enhance the dining experience.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,952, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25952 refectory
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- 25954 waterlogged
- 25955 stupefied
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