monastic
məˈnæstɪk
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Definition of monastic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
lifestylecharacterized by simplicity and austerity
  • Her monastic room had only a bed and a desk.
ascetic austere simple
2.
churchTECH.of monks, monasteries, or a quiet withdrawn way of livingTECH.
  • He kept a monastic routine, avoiding parties and distractions.

Noun

religionTECH.religious person living under vows in a secluded communityTECH.
  • He became a monastic after years of spiritual searching.
monk nun
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Expressions with monastic

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life with strict rules, simplicity, and little contact with others
He chose a monastic existence after leaving the city.
group of monks or nuns following religious rules
He decided to join a monastic order in Tibet..
solemn promise made by a monk or nun
She took her monastic vow at the ceremony.

Origin of monastic

Greek, monastērion (monastery)

Terms with monastic included in their meaning

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religion
member of a monastic community who follows spiritual vows
monastic building
building housing a community of monks or nuns
monastic group
religious community dedicated to spiritual practices
religion
not bound by monastic vows in Christianity
religion
connected with the monastic order founded by Saint Benedict
monastic
associated with religious seclusion
monastic living
small room for a monk or nun
religious leader
monastic superior overseeing a religious province

Examples of monastic in a sentence

  • The retreat offered a monastic experience, focusing on meditation and silence.
  • She preferred a monastic lifestyle, spending evenings reading instead of socializing.
  • His tiny, sparsely furnished room had a distinctly monastic feel.
  • The monastic devoted his life to prayer.
  • As a monastic, he lived in solitude.

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  1. French:monacal, moine, ...
  2. German:klösterlich, Mönch, ...
  3. Italian:monastico, monaco, ...
  4. Spanish:monástico, monje, ...
  5. Portuguese:monástico, monge, ...
  6. Chinese:简朴的, 修道士, ...
  7. Japanese:質素な, 修道士, ...
  8. Arabic:رَهْبَانِيّ, راهب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְזִירִי, נָזִיר, ...
  10. Russian:монашеский, монах, ...
  11. Ukrainian:монастирський, монах, ...
  12. Hindi:सादा, धार्मिक साधक, ...
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