What is another word for benedictine?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛnɪdˌɪktiːn] (IPA)

Benedictine is a word that has several synonyms. One of the synonyms for Benedictine is monastic. Monastic refers to the way of life and traditions of monks. Another synonym for Benedictine is contemplative, which means a deep and reflective consideration of life. Monastic and contemplative can both be used to describe the way in which the Benedictine monks live their lives. Other synonyms for the word Benedictine include religious, pious, and spiritual. These words all convey the sense of devotion and commitment that is associated with the Benedictine way of life, which has been practiced for centuries.

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What are the hypernyms for Benedictine?

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What are the hyponyms for Benedictine?

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What are the holonyms for Benedictine?

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Usage examples for Benedictine

An arriero, or muleteer, came running on in front, to announce that the illustrious fidalgo, Goncalo Christovao, was approaching; and soon afterwards, a dignified and venerable gentleman, on a stout horse, rode up, accompanied by a grave-looking personage, in the dress of a benedictine monk, and followed by two servants, who, throwing themselves from their mules, respectfully assisted him and his companion to dismount, when they stood ready to receive the first litter which arrived.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
About a mile from the town, in the fjord, is the island of Munkholm, once the site of a benedictine monastery, as its name indicates, and which was erected in 1028. The base of one of the towers, mouldering and moss-grown, now only remains.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
In 1501 he probably contributed two woodcuts to an edition of the comedies of Hroswitha, a tenth century nun of the benedictine Abbey at Gandersheim.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard

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