Coenobic

/koʊɛˈnoʊbɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or denoting a style of monastic or religious life lived in community under common rule and discipline.

Etymology

From coenobite + -ic (relating to). Standard adjectival form used in religious studies and historical texts about communal monasticism.

Kelly Says

Coenobic monasticism was actually a genius invention—it created structured communities where rules protected both individual monks and the whole group, and it's why we still have universities and organized institutions today.

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