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Vocabulary Entry
monastic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to monks, monasteries, or their way of life.
Example Sentences
"He chose a monastic lifestyle, dedicating his life to prayer and meditation."
"The retreat center offered a monastic atmosphere for visitors seeking solitude."
"Her monastic discipline allowed her to complete the project ahead of schedule."
N
noun
A member of a religious community of men living under vows.
Example Sentences
"The monk lived a life of simplicity and devotion in the monastery."
"Many monastics spend their days in prayer and service."
"As a monastic, he took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience."