A member of a monastic community living under shared rules and vows.
From Late Latin coenobita, from Greek koinobios (living in common). Related to cenoby, this term specifically designates an individual who practices communal monastic life rather than solitary hermiticism.
Cenobites chose the opposite path of hermits—instead of isolating themselves, they lived together, sharing chores, meals, and prayers, which actually made their spiritual discipline harder because you can't escape your annoying roommates!
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