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monastic

/məˈnæstɪk/

monasticadjective

more monastic

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most monastic

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/məˈnæstɪk/

Translations

The monastic lifestyle requires a commitment to simplicity and devotion.

Le mode de vie monastique exige un engagement envers la simplicité et la dévotion.

Additional translations

monacalSurtout pour une vie austère, retirée ou ascétique.

Definitions

Relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live.

The monastic lifestyle requires a commitment to simplicity and devotion.

Resembling or suggestive of a monk's way of life, especially in being austere, solitary, or celibate.

He led a monastic existence, spending most of his time in study and meditation.

Synonyms

monasticnoun

monastics

/məˈnæstɪk/

Denotes a person who lives under religious vows; countable.

Translations

religieuxTerme générique pour une personne vivant sous des vœux religieux.

The monastics observed strict silence throughout the day.

Les religieux observaient un silence strict toute la journée.

Definitions

A monk, nun, or any person who lives under religious vows or in a monastic community.

The monastics observed strict silence throughout the day.

Synonyms