Camaldulian

/ˌkæmælˈduːliən/ adjective, noun

Definition

Relating to the Camaldolese order or a member of it; a variant term for Camaldolese.

Etymology

From Camaldoli with the -ilian/-dulian suffix pattern, another variant formation common in religious terminology. Multiple versions of these words existed simultaneously in different regions.

Kelly Says

Medieval scribes didn't have standardized spelling or terminology, so the same monastery order got called by 5-6 different names depending on who was writing and in what language—Camaldulian, Camaldolite, Camaldolese were all 'correct' simultaneously.

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