Benedictine Order

proper noun

Meaning

A community of monks or nuns who live according to the Rule of Saint Benedict, emphasizing prayer, manual labor, and communal living.

Examples

He decided to join the Benedictine order after spending a silent retreat at the monastery.
The Benedictine order played a crucial role in preserving classical manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages.

Synonyms: monastic community, monastic order, cloister, cenobitic community

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Benedictine Order

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪn ˈɔːrdər

Definition

A community of monks or nuns who live according to the Rule of Saint Benedict, emphasizing prayer, manual labor, and communal living.

Examples

He decided to join the Benedictine order after spending a silent retreat at the monastery.
The Benedictine order played a crucial role in preserving classical manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages.

Synonyms of Benedictine Order

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