Monastic (adjective)

Relating to or characteristic of a monk, a monastic order, or the life of seclusion and contemplation lived by a monk.

Origin:

Late middle english: via old french from latin monasticus, from monachus "monk".

Examples:

  1. The monastic lifestyle was characterized by poverty, chastity, and obedience.
  2. The monastic community lived a life of solitude and devotion to God.
  3. The monastic library was renowned for its collection of ancient manuscripts.
  4. The monastic cell was simple and sparsely furnished.
  5. The monastic rule required the monks to rise early for prayers and manual labor.
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