Cistercian

English

Etymology

From French cistercien, from Latin Cistercium (Cîteaux), after the place where the order was founded.

Noun

Cistercian (plural Cistercians)

  1. A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.

Synonyms

  • White Monk

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