Coenobitic

/ˌsiːnəˈbɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characteristic of coenobites or coenobitic monasticism; describing communal monastic life and practice.

Etymology

From coenobite + -ic. Standard adjectival form used in religious and historical scholarship about communal monasticism.

Kelly Says

Coenobitic monasticism was radical for its time—instead of individual monks each doing their own thing, everyone followed the same schedule, shared meals, and worked together. It's why monasteries became centers of learning and civilization.

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