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cloisterless

clois·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kloi-ster]
    • /ˈklɔɪ stər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kloi-ster]
    • /ˈklɔɪ stər/

Definitions of cloisterless word

  • noun cloisterless a covered walk, especially in a religious institution, having an open arcade or colonnade usually opening onto a courtyard. 1
  • noun cloisterless a courtyard, especially in a religious institution, bordered with such walks. 1
  • noun cloisterless a place of religious seclusion, as a monastery or convent. 1
  • noun cloisterless any quiet, secluded place. 1
  • noun cloisterless life in a monastery or convent. 1
  • verb with object cloisterless to confine in a monastery or convent. 1

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Origin of cloisterless

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English cloistre < Anglo-French, Old French, blend of cloison partition (see cloisonné) and clostre (< Latin claustrum barrier (Late Latin: enclosed place); see claustrum)

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Parts of speech for Cloisterless

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cloisterless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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