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Trappist - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A Trappist is a member of a strict Roman Catholic monastic order known for silence and manual labor. Trappist also refers to products, like beer, made by these monks.

trappist

/ˈtræpɪst/ /ˈtræpɪst/

Definition:

A member of a strict Roman Catholic monastic order known for silence and manual labor.

Synonyms:

monk, ascetic, hermit, cenobite

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

secularist, hedonist

Common Collocations:

Trappist monk, Trappist beer, Trappist monastery

Derivatives:

Trappistine, Trappists

Usage Tips:

Use "Trappist" to refer to monks or products like beer made by their order; capitalize as it’s a proper noun.

Common Phrases:

Trappist silence, Trappist ale, Trappist way of life

Etymology:

Derived from La Trappe Abbey in France, where the order was founded in the 17th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The Trappist monks brew famous beer in their monastery.
  • 2. She admired the Trappist lifestyle of prayer and simplicity.
  • 3. This Trappist cheese is made by monks in Belgium.
  • 4. He visited a Trappist abbey to experience its peaceful atmosphere.

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