coenobioid

/kəʊɛnɒbaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a community of monks or nuns living together in a religious house.

“The coenobioid monks dedicated their lives to prayer and contemplation.”

2. adjective

Relating to a community of monks or nuns living together in a religious house.

“The coenobioid architecture of the monastery reflected the simplicity and humility of its inhabitants.”

Synonyms

  • communal
  • monastic

Antonyms

  • individualistic
  • solitary