coenobite
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of coenobite
C17: from Old French or ecclesiastical Latin, from Greek koinobion convent, from koinos common + bios life
Example Sentences
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It is significant that Christian monasticism and the coenobite life began in Egypt, where, as we learn from papyri found in recent years, great monasteries of Serapis existed long before our era.
From The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire by Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley)
Manguino asked that question of each coenobite at Halls, from the Cardinals that ranked just beneath him, to the novices and children training in the monastery.
From Scorched Earth by Petrovic, Walter D.
The coenobite army watched-on also but they didn't display concern for Orren.
From Scorched Earth by Petrovic, Walter D.
As it was; a customary show of respect to a dearly-departed coenobite, a pure woman was chosen to be entombed with the body.
From Scorched Earth by Petrovic, Walter D.
O Coenobite, O coenobite, Monastical gregarian, You differ from the anchorite, That solitudinarian: With vollied prayers you wound Old Nick; With dropping shots he makes him sick.
From The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose
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