Trappist

American  

[trap-ist] / ˈtræp ɪst /

noun

1. Roman Catholic Church. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order, observing the austere reformed rule established at La Trappe in 1664.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Trappists.

Trappist British  

/ ˈtræpɪst /

noun

1. 1. a member of a branch of the Cistercian order of Christian monks, the Reformed Cistercians of the Strict Observance which originated at La Trappe in France in 1664. They are noted for their rule of silence

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Trappist monk

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Etymology

Origin of Trappist

First recorded in 1805–15, Trappist is from the French word trappiste, based on the name of the monastery. See La Trappe, -ist

Example Sentences

“Known for its peace and privacy, the Trappist monks have lived and managed this idyllic ranch for over 68 years,” the description added.

From MarketWatch

Win games and he can be as quiet as a Trappist monk.

From BBC

Relentless discipline, the kind that makes Trappist monks look impulsive.

From MarketWatch

It turned out that the happy chaos down at the cathedral from early morning on Wednesday was like a gathering of Trappist monks compared to the bedlam that followed at Cologne Stadium.

From BBC

The NASA-led team reported little if no atmosphere exists at the innermost planet in the Trappist system, 40 light-years away.

From Seattle Times