• A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which wasestablished by Armand de Rancé in 1660 at the monastery of La Trappein Normandy. Extreme austerity characterizes their discipline. Theywere introduced permanently into the United States in 1848, and havemonasteries in Iowa and Kentucky.


    Trappist meaning & definition 1 of Trappist.


  • Relating to or denoting a branch of the Cistercian order of monks founded in 1664 and noted for an austere rule that includes remaining silent for much of the time.

    Trappist meaning & definition 2 of Trappist.

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