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

Words with a similar meaning to monastic:

• simple
• austere
• secluded
• ascetic

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