gyrovagi

/dʒaɪrəvɑːgi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of early Christian ascetic who travelled in groups and was known for their distinctive clothing, typically consisting of a hooded cloak.

“The historian studied the ancient rituals of the gyrovagi, a group of wandering monks from the early Christian era.”

Synonyms

  • ascetic
  • mendicant

Antonyms

  • Epicure
  • hedonist