Essene

Es·sene

noun \i-ˈsēn, ˈe-ˌsēn\

Definition of ESSENE

: a member of a monastic brotherhood of Jews in Palestine from the second century b.c. to the second century a.d.

— Es·se·ni·an \i-ˈsē-nē-ən, e-ˈse-\ or Es·se·nic \-ˈse-nik, -ˈsē-nik\ adjective

— Es·se·nism \-ˈsē-ˌni-zəm\ noun

Origin of ESSENE

Greek Essēnos

First Known Use: 1553