Monastic Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to monks, nunneries, or monasteries; also describes a simple, disciplined, and quiet lifestyle similar to that of monks.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a formal or descriptive term, used for religious contexts or to describe very simple, structured living. Can apply broadly to quiet, disciplined lifestyles, beyond actual monks. Common collocations: 'monastic life', 'monastic silence', 'monastic discipline'.

• Spanish: monástico - monástico (relativo a monasterio)
• Portuguese (BR): monástico - monástico (relativo a mosteiro)
• Portuguese (PT): monástico - monástico (relativo a mosteiro)
• Chinese (Simplified): 修道院的 - 僧侣的
• Chinese (Traditional): 修道院的 - 僧侶的
• Hindi: मठवासी - सन्यासी (मठ से संबंधित)
• Arabic: رهباني
• Bengali: সন্ন্যাসীসংক্রান্ত - সন্ন্যাসীবৎ (জীবনধারা)
• Russian: монашеский - аскетический
• Japanese: 修道士の - 修道院の - 修道者のような
• Vietnamese: tu viện - khổ hạnh (lối sống giống tu sĩ)
• Korean: 수도원의 - 수도사 같은
• Turkish: manastırla ilgili - keşiş gibi (hayat tarzı)
• Urdu: راہبانہ - خانقاہ سے متعلق
• Indonesian: monastik - seperti biarawan

Example Sentences

He lives a monastic life in the countryside.

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She admires the monastic discipline of the monks.

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His apartment is so bare, it almost feels monastic.

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After the chaos of the city, the monastic silence of the mountain retreat was refreshing.

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He adopted a monastic routine while studying for his exams.

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The monastic community wakes up early every day.

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