peridromoi

/pərɪˈdrɒmɔɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

Peridromoi refer to a group of wandering ascetic monks who practiced a form of spiritual wandering or peridromia, often associated with early Christian mysticism.

“The historian studied the phenomenon of peridromoi and their role in shaping early Christian spirituality.”

2. noun

Peridromoi can also refer to a type of wandering or traveling, often in a spiritual or mystical context.

“The peridromoi of the ancient Greeks were seen as a way to connect with the divine and the natural world.”

Synonyms

  • pilgrim
  • wanderer

Antonyms

  • resident
  • settler