Cistercian /sɪsˈtɜː(ɹ)ʃən/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Cistercian Order and its members. noun1 •A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer. formsCistercians · more Cistercian · most Cistercian