abbadide
n. C2 Proficiency ab·ba·dide
n. a member of a religious group that lived in North Africa and Egypt. They were known for their strict rules and simple way of life.
n. a member of a religious order of monks or hermits who lived in North Africa and Egypt. The term is derived from the Arabic word for 'father' and refers to a specific ascetic tradition.
The abbadide lived a life of quiet prayer and hard work.
Historians study the abbadide to understand how early religious communities managed to survive in the desert.
The abbadide were known for their rigorous discipline and their ability to thrive in the harsh desert environment through communal living and shared resources.