A follower or inhabitant of an aba (abbey) or monastery; a member of a religious community in medieval Iberia.
From 'aba' or 'abadia' (abbey) plus the suffix '-ite' (one belonging to or follower of). This term appears in medieval Spanish and Portuguese historical documents describing monks, nuns, and lay workers associated with monasteries.
An 'abadite' wasn't necessarily a monk or nun—it could be anyone living in or working with a monastery's community, showing how medieval religious institutions were more like complex villages with different types of residents all working together.
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