cenobite

noun

ce·no·bite ˈse-nə-ˌbīt

ˈsē-

variants or less commonly coenobite

: a member of a religious group living together in a monastic community

cenobitic

ˌse-nə-ˈbi-tik

ˌsē-

adjective

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The all-suite hotel, a 2021 World's Best Awards winner, is known for its spectacular beachfront, onsite mangroves and cenobites, and some of the largest suites in the region. —

Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin coenobita, from coenobium monastery, from Late Greek koinobion, ultimately from Greek koin- coen- + bios life — more at quick entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cenobite was in the 15th century

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