monastic
adjective
mo·nas·tic
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Definition of monastic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
the rituals of monastic life
2
: resembling (as in seclusion or ascetic simplicity) life in a monastery
shows a monastic dedication to his job
monastic
noun
plural monastics
Definition of monastic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a member of a monastic order : a person (such as a monk) who lives under religious vows
Monastics are people who … every day try hard to become part of a community — to relinquish aspects of the very egoism the rest of us spend our lives, in various ways, trying to enhance.— Robert Coles
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Other Words from monastic
Adjective
monastically
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adverb
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adverb
monasticism
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noun
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noun
Examples of monastic in a Sentence
Adjective
He founded a monastic order in Belgium. He shows a monastic dedication to his job. She studied for the test with monastic zeal.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The town of Göreme, in a region first settled during Roman times, emerged as a center of monastic activity in the fourth century when Christian communities created subterranean communities and frescoed sanctuaries that visitors can see today. — George W. Stone, National Geographic, "Dinosaurs to gladiators: 10 World Heritage trips for families," 16 Aug. 2019 Teddy has lived an almost monastic life, buffeted by depression and other ailments. — Ron Charles, Dallas News, "In Richard Russo's 'Chances Are...,' a charming reunion unearths a chilling disappearance," 30 July 2019 Teddy has lived an almost monastic life, buffeted by depression and other ailments. — Ron Charles Critic, Washington Post, "In Richard Russo’s ‘Chances Are,’ a charming reunion unearths a chilling disappearance," 29 July 2019 Considering this Ellicott City site’s past as a female boarding school, the king of Navarre, Ferdinand (Jonathan Jacobs), seems unlikely to fulfill his near-monastic plans. — Mike Giuliano, baltimoresun.com, "Resistance is futile in Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost' in Ellicott City," 5 July 2019 For 15 years, Leung lived the almost monastic life of an elite athlete, training twice a day, for 35 hours a week, missing most of the traditional teenage rites of passage like football games and school dances. — Alice Park, Time, "Can Anyone Save the Scandal-Plagued USA Gymnastics? Li Li Leung Is Determined to Try," 13 June 2019 At Jil Sander and Loewe, the look had a covered-up, monastic air to it, but the street style takes were a bit more eccentric. — Vogue, "Eccentric Layering Was the Trickle-Up Trend That Ruled on and off the Fall 2019 Runways," 11 Mar. 2019 Young Tibetan monks have also reportedly been forced to leave one of the biggest monasteries in a Tibetan region of western China as part of a drive to replace monastic life with secular education. — Fox News, "China leader calls for 'anti-separatism efforts' in Tibet," 27 Aug. 2018 In this case, the goal is to brew beer at your monastery, using the ingredients of your monastic garden. — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, "A quick look at the nominees for 2018’s “Board Game of the Year”," 21 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'monastic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for monastic
monastic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of monastic
: of or relating to monks or monasteries
: resembling or suggesting a monk or the life of a monk
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monastic
adjective
mo·nas·tic
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Kids Definition of monastic
: of or relating to monks or monasteries
He took monastic vows.
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