Canadian French Meaning of cistercian

Cistercien

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Definitions and Meaning of cistercian in English

Wordnet

cistercian (n)

member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence

Webster

cistercian (n.)

A monk of the prolific branch of the Benedictine Order, established in 1098 at Citeaux, in France, by Robert, abbot of Molesme. For two hundred years the Cistercians followed the rule of St. Benedict in all its rigor.

Webster

cistercian (a.)

Of or pertaining to the Cistercians.

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Cistercien

member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silenceA monk of the prolific branch of the Benedictine Order, established in 1098 at Citeaux, in F

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