Associations to the word «Cistercian»

Wiktionary

CISTERCIAN, noun. A member of a monastic order, related to the Benedictines, who hold a vow of silence

Dictionary definition

CISTERCIAN, noun. Member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence.

Wise words

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