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monastic

/məˈnæstɪk/

monasticadjective

more monastic

Comp.

most monastic

Super.

/məˈnæstɪk/

Translations

He led a monastic life, dedicated to prayer and meditation.

Он вел монашеский образ жизни, посвященный молитве и медитации.

Additional translations

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.

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