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monkhood

/ˈmʌŋk.hʊd/
monk · hood
Plural:monkhoods
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Adjective:monkish
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• noun

1

The state, character, or vocation of being a monk.

Example

"After years of quiet contemplation, he decided to renounce his worldly possessions and enter monkhood."

2

Monks considered collectively as a group or order.

Example

"The ancient manuscript was carefully preserved and copied by the local monkhood over several centuries."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'monkhood' (the state or vocation of being a monk) with 'monkshood' (a poisonous flowering plant of the genus Aconitum).

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'munuchad', formed from 'munuc' (monk, ultimately from Ancient Greek 'monakhos', meaning 'solitary') and '-had' (-hood, denoting state or condition).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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