Cloister
/ˈklɔɪ.stər/noun
A covered walk or corridor, typically found in monasteries or convents.
Did you know?The term 'cloister' is linked to the Latin 'claustrum', which translates to 'a shut-in place', emphasizing the mystical power of seclusion in spiritual practices.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
claustrum
“a shut-in place, a confined space.”
Old French
Old French
cloistre
“a covered walk or place of seclusion.”
Middle English
Middle English
cloister
“a place of religious seclusion, often attached to a monastery.”
Modern English
English
cloister
“a tranquil, enclosed space for meditation or contemplation.”