monastery

[ˈmɑːnəstri]

monastery Definition

  • 1a building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows
  • 2a place where people, especially women, go to live a religious life away from the outside world

Using monastery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monastery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The monastery was founded in the 12th century.

  • Example

    He spent several years living in a Buddhist monastery.

  • Example

    She decided to enter the monastery and become a nun.

  • Example

    The monastery is open to visitors on weekends.

monastery Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with monastery

  • a life lived in a monastery or convent, characterized by prayer, meditation, and simplicity

    Example

    He left his job and entered monastic life, seeking a more spiritual existence.

  • a group of monks or nuns who follow a particular set of rules and traditions

    Example

    The Benedictine monastic order has been around for over a thousand years.

  • the practice of living a life of religious devotion in a monastery or convent

    Example

    Monasticism has been an important part of many religious traditions throughout history.

Origins of monastery

from Late Latin 'monasterium', from Greek 'monastērion', from 'monazein' meaning 'to live alone'

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Summary: monastery in Brief

A 'monastery' [ˈmɑːnəstri] is a building or group of buildings where monks live together and follow religious vows. It can also refer to a place where people, especially women, go to live a religious life away from the outside world. Examples include 'He spent several years living in a Buddhist monastery.' and 'The monastery is open to visitors on weekends.' The term extends into phrases like 'monastic life,' referring to a life lived in a monastery or convent, and 'monastic order,' denoting a group of monks or nuns who follow a particular set of rules and traditions.

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