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Trappistine

Trappistine

9.9
Relating to nuns of the Trappist order, their convents or products
  • adjective
translation icon : trapense
  • She bought some delicious Trappistine chocolates made by the nuns at the monastery.

Examples

  • The Trappistine convent is famous for its peaceful gardens and strict daily routine.

  • She enjoys the Trappistine lifestyle of simplicity and prayer.

  • The Trappistine community is known for its dedication to prayer and manual labor.

  • The Trappistine monastery is known for its quiet environment.

  • Visitors often admire the Trappistine monastery for its serene atmosphere and simple beauty.

  • The Trappistine sisters produce a variety of homemade goods, including jams and cheeses.

  • Living a Trappistine life requires commitment to communal work and spiritual devotion.

Synonyms

Pachomian
vsTrappistine
  • Specialized
9.9

About the rules and way of life for monks that Saint Pachomius set

refers to women's monasteries, their practices and products instead

Surface Forms

trappistine positive

Morphology

Trappistine = Trappist (transparent) = Trappist + ine

Formed by the regular adjectival suffix '-ine' on 'Trappist' yielding 'relating to Trappists', which is straightforward for learners who know the base.

Etymology

Trappistine comes from the French abbey La Trappe, a place where strict monks and nuns lived, so the word describes things connected to that community; it means 'from La Trappe' and is used for the convent, its quiet way of life, or goods they make.