Monastic: meaning, definitions and examples

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monastic

 

[ məˈnæs.tɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

religious community

Relating to or characteristic of monks or nuns, their way of life, or their buildings.

Synonyms

cloistered, monasticism, monk-like

Examples of usage

  • Monastic discipline is strict and focused on spiritual growth.
  • The monastic lifestyle involves celibacy and poverty.
  • Monastic architecture includes simple, functional designs.
Context #2 | Noun

religious community

A member of a religious community of monks or nuns, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Synonyms

friar, monk, nun

Examples of usage

  • The monastery had over fifty monastics living in seclusion.
  • She decided to become a monastic after a spiritual awakening.

Translations

Translations of the word "monastic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monástico

🇮🇳 मठवासी

🇩🇪 klösterlich

🇮🇩 monastik

🇺🇦 монастирський

🇵🇱 monastyczny

🇯🇵 修道院の

🇫🇷 monastique

🇪🇸 monástico

🇹🇷 manastır

🇰🇷 수도원의

🇸🇦 رهباني

🇨🇿 klášterní

🇸🇰 kláštorný

🇨🇳 修道院的

🇸🇮 samostanski

🇮🇸 klaustur

🇰🇿 монастырлық

🇬🇪 სამონასტრო

🇦🇿 manastır

🇲🇽 monástico

Etymology

The word 'monastic' originates from the Late Latin word 'monasticus', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'monastikos', meaning 'solitary'. The concept of monasticism has its roots in the early Christian desert hermits who sought solitude and prayer. Monastic communities later developed as centers of learning and spirituality in various religious traditions.

See also: monk, monkey.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,295, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.