ordo

/ˈɔrdoʊ/
noun
  1. A social or political order; a system of organization, especially in historical or philosophical contexts.
    • Philosophers have long debated the ideal ordo for a just society.
    • The medieval ordo of knighthood had strict rules of conduct.
    • The ancient ordo of the Roman Republic divided citizens into classes.
  2. A religious or monastic order, especially in the Catholic Church.
    • He joined the Franciscan ordo to dedicate his life to poverty and service.
    • The ordo of the Benedictines follows the Rule of Saint Benedict.
    • Each ordo has its own traditions and spiritual practices.
  3. A sequence or arrangement of things in a particular order, often used in scientific or liturgical contexts.
    • The ordo of the ceremony was carefully planned by the committee.
    • Biologists classify species by ordo, family, and genus.
    • The ordo of the Mass lists the prayers and readings for each Sunday.
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