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conventual

conventual
Adjective

This term describes the structured, communal aspect of religious life, emphasizing the shared residence and collective adherence to a rule. It carries a formal, ecclesiastical tone and is typically used in theological or historical discussions regarding the organization of monastic orders.

In a technical sense, it serves as a direct contrast to eremitic life. While eremitic refers to the solitary existence of a hermit, conventual specifies the cenobitic tradition where spiritual growth is achieved through social interaction and mutual support within a cloistered community.

Meanings

Adjectiveconventual

Relating to a convent or a community of religious people living together under a rule.

The sisters followed a strict conventual schedule of prayer and silence.

Adjectiveconventual

Pertaining to a specific type of monastic organization, particularly those where monks or nuns live in a common house rather than in hermitages.

The order transitioned from an eremitic lifestyle to a conventual one to better serve the local parish.

Examples

The sisters followed a strict conventual schedule of prayer and labor.

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The sisters followed a strict conventual schedule of prayer and labor.

He spent years studying the conventual laws of the medieval order.

History

He spent years studying the conventual laws of the medieval order.

Is this a conventual house or a small hermitage?

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Is this a conventual house or a small hermitage?

The conventual life requires a complete surrender of personal will.

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The conventual life requires a complete surrender of personal will.

They lived in a conventual community where all possessions were shared.

History

They lived in a conventual community where all possessions were shared.

I wonder if the conventual rules allow for visitors during the fast.

Fantasy

I wonder if the conventual rules allow for visitors during the fast.

The architecture of the building reflects its original conventual purpose.

History

The architecture of the building reflects its original conventual purpose.

She found peace within the quiet walls of the conventual cloister.

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She found peace within the quiet walls of the conventual cloister.

The bishop discussed the differences between eremitic and conventual monasticism.

History

The bishop discussed the differences between eremitic and conventual monasticism.

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