camaldulian

/kæmældˈuːliən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the Camaldolese, a branch of the Benedictine order

“The Camaldulian monastery dates back to the 12th century.”

2. noun

a member of the Camaldolese

“He became a Camaldulian monk at the age of 25.”

Synonyms

  • Benedictine
  • monastic

Antonyms

  • heretic
  • nonsectarian