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English
Etymology
From French cistercien, from Latin Cistercium (“Cîteaux”), after the place where the order was founded.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɪsˈtɜː(ɹ)ʃən/, /sɪsˈtɜː(ɹ)ʃi.ən/
Noun
Cistercian (plural Cistercians)
- A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.
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Translations
member of the Cistercian Order
Adjective
Cistercian (comparative more Cistercian, superlative most Cistercian)
- Of, pertaining to or characteristic of the Cistercian Order and its members.