The monastery
Example: The monks live in the monastery near the old town.
Definition
"The monastery" refers to a building or complex where monks live, work, and worship, typically secluded from the outside world. It serves as a religious community center dedicated to spiritual practices and often includes living quarters, chapels, and gardens.
Etymology
The word "monastery" comes from the Greek word 'monastērion,' meaning 'a place to live alone,' derived from 'monazein,' which means 'to live alone.' Did you know that monasteries were originally designed for solitary religious retreat, but gradually became communities of monks living together?
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"The monastery" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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