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, flinty, stern, implacable, callous
soft, easygoing, undemanding,charitable, kind, easy, kind, merciful, patient, patient
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.
