monastery

noun
UK: /ˈmɒn.ə.stri/
US: /ˈmɑː.nə.ster.i/

  1. A building where monks live and follow a religious life, often isolated from the outside world.

    1. They live in a monastery far away.
    2. The ancient monastery is now a historical landmark, attracting tourists from all over the world.

  2. A community of monks living under religious vows.

    1. He joined the monastery to find peace.
    2. The monastery provided shelter and education to the local population during the war.

Synonyms

abbey friary priory convent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "monastery" in English means: A building where monks live and follow a religious life, often isolated from the outside world., A community of monks living under religious vows..

The phonetic transcription of "monastery" is /ˈmɒn.ə.stri/ in British English and /ˈmɑː.nə.ster.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "monastery": abbey, friary, priory, convent.

Example usage of "monastery": "They live in a monastery far away.". More examples on the page.