monastic — relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnæstɪk/
Korean meaning: 수도원의, 수도사의, 금욕적인
Korean pronunciation: 머**내**스틱
Example Sentences
- After binge-watching Netflix for a week, she decided to live a monastic existence without Wi-Fi
- The writer's monastic dedication to his craft meant no social media for six months
- His dorm room had a monastic simplicity: just a bed, desk, and 47 empty pizza boxes
monastic
ADJECTIVE//məˈnæstɪk//
relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live
a robed monk with a shaved head kneels in prayer beside a simple wooden cross. His hands are clasped together as he bows his head in quiet meditation. Another monk walks past carrying a basket of vegetables from the monastery garden. The peaceful atmosphere shows their dedication to spiritual life away from worldly concerns. Other monks can be seen through arched doorways reading religious texts and tending to simple tasks. people living under religious vows in buildings dedicated to spiritual life
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Origin
From Greek 'monastikos' meaning 'living alone,' derived from 'monos' (alone/single). The term originally described early Christian monks who withdrew from society to live in solitude for religious devotion.
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“After binge-watching Netflix for a week, she decided to live a monastic existence without Wi-Fi”
“The writer's monastic dedication to his craft meant no social media for six months”
“His dorm room had a monastic simplicity: just a bed, desk, and 47 empty pizza boxes”
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