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cenobite

/sɛnəbaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does cenobite mean?

noun

A member of a Christian community that lives in a monastery, especially one that is a community of monks or nuns. A person who practices self-mortification or flagellation as a form of spiritual discipline.

Example

"The cenobite's austere lifestyle was a testament to his devotion to his faith."

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