Definition

A member of a religious community living together, especially in a monastery, following a communal lifestyle.

Example

The coenobite dedicated his life to prayer and service within the monastery.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a coenobite?

No, what exactly is that?

It's a term for a member of a religious community living together.

Interesting! I didn't know there was a specific word for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coenobite → It is formed from "coeno-" (from Greek "koinos", meaning common) and "bites" (from Greek "bios", meaning life). The word refers to a person who lives a common life in a community, particularly in a monastic setting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'common' ('coeno-') life and 'life' ('bios') together — that's what a coenobite is, someone living a shared life in a community.

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