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cenobitic

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[see-nuh-bit-ik, se-nuh-] / ˌsi nəˈbɪt ɪk, ˌsɛ nə- /

adjective

  1. relating to, being, or characteristic of a cenobite; monastic.


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Eleven of the Athonite monasteries are cenobitic, holding to the strict monastic ideals of early Christendom.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thus, step by step, organized or cenobitic monasticism easily and naturally came into existence.

From A Short History of Monks and Monasteries by Wishart, Alfred Wesley

The interior of Fra Herv�'s retreat revealed the austerity of the man's cenobitic habits.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne

In the following passage Basil points out the advantages of the cenobitic life over the solitary or hermit life.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen

Thanks to the persecution of the year 37, the cenobitic Church of Jerusalem was saved from the test of time.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

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