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Trappistine

Trappistine

9.9
A nun in the Trappist order who lives by prayer and work
  • noun
  • /ˈtræpɪstɪn/
translation icon : monja trapense
  • After many years of service, the elderly Trappistine became a respected figure in her community.

Examples

  • The Trappistines live a life of silence and contemplation.

  • Visitors to the abbey were welcomed by a friendly Trappistine who guided them through the gardens.

  • The Trappistine rose early each morning to begin her prayers in the quiet chapel.

  • Sister Mary is a dedicated Trappistine who prays daily.

  • Sister Maria is a dedicated Trappistine who spends her days in prayer and reflection.

  • The Trappistine community at the abbey is known for its commitment to manual labor and spiritual devotion.

  • As a Trappistine, she follows a strict schedule of prayer and work each day.

Synonyms

nun
vsTrappistine
413 2.7

A woman who lives in a religious community and promises to be poor, to not marry, and to obey leaders

is a member of a specific strict monastic branch devoted to prayer and work
Trappist
vsTrappistine
3 9.4

A monk who lives in a Roman Catholic monastery and keeps strict silence and a simple life

is a female member of that group devoted especially to prayer and manual work
Cistercian
vsTrappistine
1 9.9

A monk or nun who lives in a strict Catholic monastery and keeps silence

is a female belonging to a stricter branch focusing on prayer and work

Surface Forms

Trappistine singular
Trappistines plural

Morphology

Trappistine = Trappist (transparent) = Trappist + ine

Formed from 'Trappist' + '-ine' to denote a (usually feminine) member or relation, a straightforward derivation.

Etymology

Trappistine comes from the abbey La Trappe in France, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of a woman 'from La Trappe'; today a Trappistine is a nun who lives a quiet life of prayer and work in that community.