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cloistered

/ˈklɔɪ.stɚd/
clois · tered
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• adjective

1

Kept away from the outside world; sheltered, secluded, or isolated.

Example

"Having grown up in a privileged and cloistered environment, he was unprepared for the realities of city life."

2

Relating to or living in a monastery or convent under religious vows of strict enclosure.

Example

"The cloistered nuns spent their days in silent prayer, study, and contemplation within the abbey walls."

3

Provided with or surrounded by a covered arcade or colonnade.

Example

"Students strolled quietly along the ancient, cloistered courtyard of the university."

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• Rhymes for cloistered

• Nearby Words

clog
clogging
cloister
cloistered
clomp
clompy
clone

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'cloister', which comes from Old French 'cloistre' and Latin 'claustrum' (meaning 'enclosure' or 'bolt'), from the verb 'claudere' ('to close').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cloistered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cloistered
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