mɛtɔˈtʰoxos

Definitions

1. adjective

Related to a monastery or monastery system; especially, in the Eastern Orthodox Church, a monk or nun living in a monastery.

“The monastery’s metochous communities played a significant role in the local community.”

2. noun

A monastery or monastery system, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

“The metochous of the monastery was a self-sustaining community.”