Silentiary

Translation of "silentiary" into Russian

Noun

/sɪˈlɛnʃiəri/

/sɪˈlɛnʃiˌɛri/

silentiary

silentiaries pl

The silentiary was responsible for maintaining silence in the monastery.

Молчальник отвечал за поддержание тишины в монастыре.

Additional translations

Noun

/sɪˈlɛnʃiəri/

/sɪˈlɛnʃiˌɛri/

A person who is responsible for maintaining silence, especially in a religious or monastic setting.

The silentiary ensured that the monastery remained a place of quiet reflection and prayer.

A person who habitually keeps silent or says little; a reticent individual.

Though surrounded by chatter, Margaret remained a silentiary, speaking only when necessary.

Adjective

/sɪˈlɛnʃiəri/

/sɪˈlɛnʃiˌɛri/

Characterized by or inclined to silence; silent or reticent.

The meeting concluded with a silentiary nod rather than a spoken agreement.