Benedictine vs contemplative

Benedictine

adj
  • Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order. 

  • Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia. 

noun
  • A type of liqueur originating from the Benedictine cloister of Fécamp in France, made from cognac together with herb and spice extracts. 

  • A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia. 

contemplative

adj
  • Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties. 

  • In a phase of mental activity in which one begins to recognize and acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as own's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use. 

  • Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation. 

  • Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative. 

noun
  • Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious or philosophical contemplation. 

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