monastery

UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.stəri/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.stɚ.i/

Translations

monasteryadjective
UK
/ˈmɒnəstəri/
US
/ˈmɑːnəˌstɛri/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with a monastery.
They served a traditional monastery beer at the festival.
On a servi une bière monastique traditionnelle au festival.
monasterynoun
monasteries
pl
UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.stəri/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.stɚ.i/
The ancient monastery stood atop the hill, its stone walls echoing with centuries of prayer and meditation.
Le monastère ancien se dressait au sommet de la colline, ses murs de pierre résonnant de siècles de prière et de méditation.
Additional translations
communauté monastiquePar métonymie, pour désigner l’ensemble des moines vivant dans le monastère.

Definitions

monasteryadjective
Relating to, produced by, or characteristic of a monastery.
They served a traditional monastery beer at the festival.
monasterynoun
A building or complex of buildings where monks live and work, often dedicated to religious worship and community life.
The ancient monastery stood atop the hill, its stone walls echoing with centuries of prayer and meditation.
The community of monks (or sometimes nuns) who live together in such a building or complex.
The entire monastery rose before dawn for morning prayers.