monastic (Meaning)
monastic (n)
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monastic (s)
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
monastic (n.)
A monk.
monastic (a.)
Alt. of Monastical
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monastic Sentence Examples
- The monastic community lived a life of simplicity and devotion.
- The monastery provided a sanctuary for those seeking monastic life.
- Hermits sought monastic solitude to deepen their spiritual connection.
- The monastic order imposed strict rules on its members.
- Monastic vows included obedience, poverty, and chastity.
- The monastic Rule of St. Benedict guided many Western monasteries.
- Monastic practices often included extended periods of meditation and prayer.
- The monastic tradition has a rich and varied history spanning centuries.
- Monastic communities played a significant role in preserving learning during the Middle Ages.
- The monastic ideal of contemplation remains influential in modern spirituality.
FAQs About the word monastic
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work, of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vow
ascetic, authoritarian, austere, ascetical, strict, monkish, heavy-handed, rigorous, hardened, stern
easygoing, mild, undemanding, easygoing, kind, mild,charitable, easy, charitable, soft
The monastic community lived a life of simplicity and devotion.
The monastery provided a sanctuary for those seeking monastic life.
Hermits sought monastic solitude to deepen their spiritual connection.
The monastic order imposed strict rules on its members.
