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Word of the Day - Cenobium
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cenobium
Pronunciation: /səˈnəʊbɪəm/
(also coenobium)
noun (plural cenobia /səˈnəʊbɪə/)
A monastery: many pilgrims flocked to the cenobium in search of the monk
Origin
Early 19th century: ecclesiastical Latin coenobium, from Greek koinobion 'community life, convent', from koinos 'common' + bios 'life'.
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Sam sought the monks of Carlsbad Cenobium. He had heard that they had developed a remedy to repair synovial tissue. His knees were killing him so he could not kneel to pray.
