monastic

adj. of monks; of monasteries; separated, isolated

n. that which relates to monks or monasteries

Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone) is the religious practice in which one renounces worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work. Many religions have monastic elements, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism, though the expressions differ considerably. Those pursuing a monastic life are usually called monks or brothers (male), and nuns or sisters (female). Both monks and nuns may also be called monastics.
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Noun
1. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
(synonym) monk
(hypernym) religious
(hyponym) Brother
Adjective
1. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
(synonym) cloistered, cloistral, conventual, monastical
(similar) unworldly

(n.)
A monk.
  

(a.)
Alt. of Monastical
  

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