trappist
/ˈtræpɪst/
noun
- A member of a Roman Catholic monastic order known for its strict rule of silence, prayer, and manual work.
- The Trappist community is famous for brewing beer and making cheese.
- He visited a monastery where Trappists live a simple life devoted to God.
- The Trappist monks at the abbey spend most of their day in prayer and silence.
adjective
- Relating to the Trappist order or its practices, especially its strict silence.
- The Trappist monastery is known for its peaceful, quiet atmosphere.
- She observed a Trappist vow of silence during her retreat.
- The cheese is made using a traditional Trappist recipe.