noun
military order; religious military order
Refers to historical Christian military orders such as the Knights Templar or Knights Hospitaller. Often used in historical or fantasy contexts.
See also: 騎士修道会
中世ヨーロッパでは、宗教騎士団が聖地を守るために戦った。
In medieval Europe, military orders fought to protect the Holy Land.
テンプル騎士団は有名な宗教騎士団の一つだ。
The Knights Templar are one of the famous military orders.