Therapeutae
plural noun
Ther·a·peu·tae
ˌtherəˈpyü(ˌ)tē
: ascetics of both sexes held to have dwelt anciently near Alexandria and described by Philo as devoted to contemplation and meditation
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek therapeutai, plural of therapeutēs attendant, worshiper, medical attendant, from therapeuein to attend