Refectory: meaning, definitions and examples

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refectory

 

[ rษชหˆfษ›ktษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น refeitรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‹เคœเคจเคพเคฒเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Speisesaal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ refektorium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั„ะตะบั‚ะฐั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ refektarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸๅ ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉfectoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ refectorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemekhane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆุฏุฉ ุงู„ุทุนุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ refektorรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ refektรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้คๅŽ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ refektorij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matarstofa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐา›ั…ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yemษ™kxana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.