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'.
Example Sentences
He lives a monastic life in the countryside.
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The monastic community wakes up early every day.
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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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