[məˈnastɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live
(e.g: a monastic order)


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Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘anchoritic’): from late Latin monasticus, from Greek monastikos, from monazein ‘live alone’

[məˈnastɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a monk or other follower of a monastic rule


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘anchoritic’): from late Latin monasticus, from Greek monastikos, from monazein ‘live alone’