Carthusian order

/kɑrˌθuʒən ˌɔrdər/
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Definitions of Carthusian order
  1. noun
    an austere contemplative Roman Catholic order founded by St. Bruno in 1084
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    type of:
    monastic order, order
    a group of person living under a religious rule
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