Synonyms for

Cloister

Verb / ˈklɔɪstɜ: / Another word for cloister — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A covered walk in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

Synonyms & similar words

religiousresidence monastery abbey convent rectory priory sanctuary shrine temple chapel church mosque synagogue pantheon shelter retreat hermitage ashram cenobium cell seclusion

Example sentences

  1. The monks spent hours walking in the cloister, meditating and chanting.
  2. The nuns gathered in the cloister to plant flowers and herbs.
  3. The college had a beautiful cloister where students could study and relax.
  4. The cathedral's cloister was damaged in the earthquake and needed repairs.
  5. The cloister was a peaceful place where one could escape the noise and chaos of the city.

Quotes

  • The cloister is not a place of retreat, but rather a place of deepening involvement in what is most human and most divine.
  • The cloister is a place of peace and prayer, a place where the soul can be refreshed and revived.
  • The cloister is a sanctuary of silence, a place where the mind can rest and the heart can speak.

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