Cenobium

/sɪˈnoʊbiəm/ noun

Definition

A monastery or communal residence where monks or other religious community members live together.

Etymology

From Latin coenobium, directly from Greek koinobios. This is the original Latin singular form still used in formal religious and historical texts.

Kelly Says

The word cenobium is Latin, but it describes Greek monasteries, which is fitting since early monks copied the whole idea from Greek philosophy about living simply and sharing everything.

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