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monastic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic means: Relating to monks or nuns, or to the places and religious way of life they share.

adjective

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Relating to monks or nuns, or to the places and religious way of life they share.

  • He chose a monastic life.
  • The monastic community meets for prayer each morning.
  • Visitors can explore the old monastic buildings.

Common phrases: monastic life, monastic order, monastic community

noun

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A monk or another person who follows a quiet, simple religious way of life.

  • The monastic lived in a small room.
  • Several monastics gathered for evening prayer.
  • She interviewed a Buddhist monastic about daily life.

Similar words: monk, religious

Common phrases: Buddhist monastic, Christian monastic, life of a monastic

Questions about monastic

What does monastic mean?

Relating to monks or nuns, or to the places and religious way of life they share.

What is monastic in other languages?

Türkçe: manastıra ait · Español: monástico · Français: monastique · Deutsch: klösterlich · Italiano: monastico · 日本語: 修道院の

How do you pronounce monastic?

It is pronounced /məˈnæstɪk/.

How do you use monastic in a sentence?

He chose a monastic life. The monastic community meets for prayer each morning.

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