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Monastic Definition & Meaning

monastic
adjective
  1. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
noun
  1. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

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Frequently asked questions

What does monastic mean?
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
What part of speech is monastic?
Monastic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does monastic have?
Monastic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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