CEFR C1

monastic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the life, practices, or buildings of monks, nuns, or other religious recluses who live apart from society.

Examples

The order follows a strict monastic tradition that emphasizes silence and manual labor.
He converted his spare room into a simple, monastic space with only a bed and a desk.

Synonyms: simple, austere, secluded, ascetic

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monastic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: məˈnæstɪk

Definition

Relating to the life, practices, or buildings of monks, nuns, or other religious recluses who live apart from society.

Examples

The order follows a strict monastic tradition that emphasizes silence and manual labor.
He converted his spare room into a simple, monastic space with only a bed and a desk.
The ruins of the old monastic community still stand on the cliffs overlooking the sea.

Synonyms of monastic

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