cloistering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of enclosing or secluding oneself or others in a cloister or monastery for religious or protective purposes.

  - "The monks were cloistered in the monastery for their safety."
  - "The nun took a vow of cloistering and could not leave the convent."

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Synonyms

enter religion

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Variants

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cloister , cloistered , cloistering , cloisters

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Etymology

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From Old French closter 'enclosure, cloister' and Latin claustra 'enclosure, barrier'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cloistered' is also used to describe someone who is secluded or isolated, even if they are not in a monastery or convent.

2. In medieval Europe, cloistered nuns were often the only women allowed to read and write.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monastery: A place where monks or nuns live and worship.

2. Cloister: A covered walk or gallery in a monastery or similar institution, often surrounding a courtyard.

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Culture

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In literature and art, cloistering is often used as a metaphor for seclusion, isolation, or protection. It is also a common theme in religious and historical texts.

How to Memorize "cloistering"

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   - Imagine a monastery or cloistered convent, with monks or nuns living and praying within its walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cloistering' with the idea of seclusion or protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cloistering' as 'closing oneself in' or 'protecting oneself'.

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