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mo·nas·tic
 monastic
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- pronunciation:
- m
nae
stihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or pertaining to monasteries or monks.
- synonyms:
- cloistral
- similar words:
- cloistered
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definition 2: |
of or characterized by an austere, secluded life such as that led by a monk.
- synonyms:
- ascetic, austere
- similar words:
- celibate, reclusive, secluded
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
one who makes a religious vow to live in austerity and seclusion.
- synonyms:
- abbess, abbot, friar, monk, nun
- similar words:
- anchorite, ascetic, cenobite, conventual, eremite, hermit, recluse, religious, sister
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related words: |
brother, celibate, prior |
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derivations: |
monastically (adv.), monasticism (n.) |
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