Carthusian

Pronunciation

• GA IPA: en, /kɑɹˈθuÊ’É™n/
• RP IPA: en, /kɑːˈθjuːzi.É™n/, /kɑːˈθjuːzɪən/

Origin

From , from Cart(h)usia, Latinization of , a region near Grenoble where the order was founded, now Chartreuse; from , Cantourisa, Caturissium, Chatrousse, probably ultimately from . Also see Caturix, Helvetian war god.

Full definition of Carthusian

Noun

1. A member of a Christian contemplative order of monks founded by Bruno of Cologne in 1084.
2. A pupil of Charterhouse School (founded in a Carthusian monastery)

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to this order.

Related terms

• charterhouse