encloister

Meanings

• noun

  A walled community of monks or nuns, usually including a church and various buildings for religious and domestic purposes.

  - "The encloister was a peaceful and secluded place where monks could dedicate themselves to prayer and study."
  - "The encloister's gardens were famous for their beauty and tranquility."

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Variants

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enclose , enclosed , encloses , enclosing , inclose , inclosed , incloses , inclosing , enclosure , inclosure , inclosures

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Etymology

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From Old French 'cloistre', from Latin 'claustrum' meaning 'enclosure' or 'barrier'.

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Trivia

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1. Encloisters were often built around a central courtyard, or cloister, which provided light and air to the interior spaces.

2. The term 'encloistered' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is secluded or isolated from the outside world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monastery: A larger religious community that may include an encloister, as well as other buildings and facilities for the monks or nuns.

2. Cloistered: Living in an encloister and dedicating oneself to a religious life.

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Culture

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Encloisters have been an important part of Christian monastic tradition since the early Middle Ages. They provided a structured environment for monks and nuns to live and worship together, and were often located in remote and secluded areas.

How to Memorize "encloister"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a walled courtyard with monks or nuns walking around, a church in the center, and various buildings for living and studying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a peaceful, secluded community of monks or nuns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'enclosed order' to help remember its meaning.

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