monk

UK
/mʌŋk/
US
/mʌŋk/

Translations

monknoun
monks
pl
UK
/mʌŋk/
US
/mʌŋk/
The monk spent his days in prayer and meditation.
Монах проводил свои дни в молитве и медитации.
Additional translations
monkadjective
UK
/mʌŋk/
US
/mʌŋk/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to monks or monastic life.

Definitions

monknoun
A member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
The monk spent his days in prayer and meditation at the monastery.
A person who practices religious asceticism, living either alone or with any number of other monks.
He chose to live as a monk, dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.
monkadjective
Relating to monks or monastic life; monastic.
Monk fruit sweetener is derived from a plant traditionally used by Buddhist monks.