Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,522,806,847 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Carthusian

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.11 sec.
Car·thu·sian  (kär-thzhn) Roman Catholic Church
n.
A member of a contemplative order founded during the 11th century by Saint Bruno.
adj.
Of or relating to the Carthusian order.
[Medieval Latin Carthusinus, from Cartusius.]
Carthusian
Noun
a Christian monk or nun belonging to a strict monastic order founded in 1084
Adjective
of this order [Latin Carthusia Chartreuse, near Grenoble]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.CarthusianCarthusian - a member of the Carthusian order    
Carthusian order - an austere contemplative Roman Catholic order founded by St. Bruno in 1084
monastic, monk - a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
Adj.1.Carthusian - of or relating to the Carthusian order


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
So he said to him, "It seems to me, Senor Knight-errant, that your worship has made choice of one of the most austere professions in the world, and I imagine even that of the Carthusian monks is not so austere.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
The fuge, late, tace of the Carthusian brother is my motto here, my death to the world is the life of this canton, my prayer takes the form of the active work to which I have set my hand, and which I love--the work of sowing the seeds of happiness and joy, of giving to others what I myself have not.
The Country Doctor by de Balzac, Honore View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.