calotin

/ˈkælətɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A calotin is an obsolete term for a monk or a member of a religious order, particularly one who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

“The calotin spent his days praying and tending to the gardens in the monastery.”

Synonyms

  • friar
  • monk

Antonyms

  • atheist
  • nonbeliever