coenobitic
/ˌsɛnəˈbɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a religious community where monks or nuns live together under a common rule, as opposed to living as hermits.
- Many early Christian monasteries adopted coenobitic rules for communal living.
- She was drawn to the coenobitic lifestyle because she valued community and shared discipline.
- The monastery followed a coenobitic tradition, with all monks sharing meals and prayers.