Pachomian

adjective

Pa·​cho·​mi·​an

pəˈkōmēən

: of or relating to the cenobitic type of Eastern monasticism originated by St. Pachomius

Word History

Etymology

St. Pachomius, 4th century a.d. Egyptian monk + English -an

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