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Definition of monastery

monastery

/ˈmɑː.nə.stɛr.i/
mon · as · ter · y
Adverb:monastically
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Plural:monasteries
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Adjective:monastic
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• noun

1

A building or complex of buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.

Example

"The ancient monastery stood high on the cliffside, overlooking the peaceful valley below."

2

The community of monks or religious ascetics living together in such a house under shared vows.

Example

"During the Middle Ages, the local monastery preserved hundreds of classical manuscripts."

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• Nearby Words

monarchy
monarda
monardella
monastery
monastic
monaural
mondego

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin monasterium, derived from Ecclesiastical Greek monastērion, from monazein ('to live alone'), ultimately from monos ('alone, single').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monastery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monastery
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