Refectory
Refectory
Refectory (pronounced: /rɪˈfɛktəri/) is a term that originates from the Latin word reficere, which means to restore or refresh. It is commonly used to refer to a dining room, especially in monastic or academic institutions.
Definition
A Refectory is a room used for communal meals in an educational or religious institution. It is typically a large, communal eating area where meals are served and eaten. Refectories are common in institutions such as monasteries, colleges, and universities.
Etymology
The term Refectory comes from the Latin reficere which means to restore or refresh. The word was first used in English in the early 15th century to refer to a place where monks would go to restore or refresh themselves with food and drink.
Related Terms
- Monastery: A building or complex of buildings comprising the domestic quarters and workplaces of monastics, monks or nuns, whether living in communities or alone (hermits).
- College: An educational institution or a constituent part of one. A college may be a degree-awarding tertiary educational institution, a part of a collegiate or federal university, an institution offering vocational education, or a secondary school.
- University: An institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Refectory
- Wikipedia's article - Refectory
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