TRAPPIST, FOR EXAMPLE is a term used to refer to a type of religious order of monks. The Trappist order is a branch of the Cistercian order of monks, which was founded in the 12th century. The word TRAPPIST is derived from La Trappe Abbey, which was the first monastery of the order. The Trappist order is known for its strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict and its emphasis on manual labor and self-sufficiency.