uncloister

/ˌʌnkloɪˈstər/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove something from a cloister; to free from monastic confinement

“The reform movement aimed to uncloister the monastery from centuries of strict rules.”

2. noun

the act of removing something from a cloister

“The uncloister of the monks was seen as a pivotal moment in history.”

Synonyms

  • free
  • liberate

Antonyms

  • confine
  • restrain