👉 A cloistered refers to a religious institution that is closed to the public and strictly adheres to strict rules and regulations. The term "cloister" usually refers to a monastery, which is a religious community where monks or nuns live in a small, enclosed space surrounded by walls, gardens, and other structures. In this context, a cloistered institution would be one that has been established as a separate religious organization with its own rules and regulations, while also being closed to the public
