Definition
caloyer
noun
- A monk of the Eastern Orthodox Church, especially one living in a monastery in Greece or the Near East.
Usage: archaic; also spelled calogyer or caloger
Examples
- The caloyer spent his days in prayer and contemplation within the monastery walls.
- Caloyers from Mount Athos were known for their strict adherence to monastic rules.
- The elderly caloyer had devoted fifty years to his religious community.
- Visitors to the Greek monastery were greeted respectfully by the resident caloyers.