Therapeutae

plural noun

Ther·​a·​peu·​tae

ˌtherəˈpyü(ˌ)tē

: ascetics of both sexes held to have dwelt anciently near Alexandria and described by Philo as devoted to contemplation and meditation

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek therapeutai, plural of therapeutēs attendant, worshiper, medical attendant, from therapeuein to attend

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