cenobite

Meanings

• noun

  A member of an order of monks or religious hermits in the Middle Ages, particularly the Order of St. Benedict.

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Variants

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cenobite , cenobites , cenobitic , coenobite , coenobites , coenobitic

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Etymology

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From Old French cenobite, from Ancient Greek koinobios 'common life', from koinos 'common' + bios 'life'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cenobite' is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'koinobios', which means 'common life'.

2. The Cenobites from the Hellraiser series are often depicted wearing long, red robes and carrying hook-like instruments called 'Pins of Pain'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monk: A person who devotes their life to religious contemplation, prayer, and study.

2. Benedictine: A member of the Benedictine Order or a product associated with it, such as Benedictine liquor.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'Cenobites' is often used to refer to the monstrous beings from the Hellraiser series of horror films. These Cenobites are depicted as sadistic, sexualized entities who inflict pain and suffering on their victims.

How to Memorize "cenobite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a monk in a robe and cowl, living in a monastery with other monks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a religious community or order.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology: 'common life'.

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