monastic

(mə nas′tik)

adjective

of or characteristic of a monastery
of or characteristic of monks or nuns or their way of life; ascetic, austere, etc.

Origin: ME monastik < ML(Ec) monasticus < LGr(Ec) < Gr monastikos < monazein: see monastery

noun

one living a monastic life

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See monastic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a monastery. Used often of monks and nuns.
Resembling life in a monastery in style, structure, or manner, especially:
a. Secluded and contemplative.
b. Strictly disciplined or regimented.
c. Self-abnegating; austere.

noun

A monk.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English monastik

Origin: , from Old French monastique

Origin: , from Late Latin monasticus

Origin: , from Late Greek monastikos

Origin: , from Greek monazein, to live alone; see monastery

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