Definition of cenobite
: a member of a religious group living together in a monastic community
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Origin and Etymology of cenobite
Late Latin coenobita, from coenobium monastery, from Late Greek koinobion, ultimately from Greek koin- coen- + bios life — more at quick
First Known Use: 15th century
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