Thesaurus: cloistered

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1. imp. & p. p. of Cloister
2. a. Dwelling in cloisters; solitary.
3. a. Furnished with cloisters.
4. adj. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
5. adj. providing privacy or seclusion
6. 1. Dwelling in cloisters; solitary. "Cloistered friars and vestal nuns." Hudibras. In cloistered state let selfish sages dwell, Proud that their heart is narrow as their cell. Shenstone. 2. Furnished with cloisters. Sir H. Wotton.
7. j:100 s. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows s. providing privacy or seclusion