monastic

Definition

Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

Etymology

From Middle French monastique, from Late Latin monasticus.

Example Sentences

• "new monastic people"
• "“Fear not that, Edward,” exclaimed Halbert, who never gave his brother his monastic name of Ambrosius; “none obey the command of real duty so well as those who are free from the observance of slavish bondage.”"

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