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monastery

/ˈmɒn.ə.stəri/

/ˈmɑː.nə.stɚ.i/

Translations

monasteryadjective

/ˈmɒnəstəri/

/ˈmɑːnəˌstɛri/

Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with a monastery.

Synonyms

monasterynoun

monasteries

/ˈmɒn.ə.stəri/

/ˈmɑː.nə.stɚ.i/

The monastery was built in the 12th century.

Монастырь был построен в 12 веке.

Synonyms

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.