El monje
Example: El monje vivía en un monasterio muy antiguo.
Definition
"El monje" refers to a male member of a religious community, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, often residing in a monastery. The term describes a person devoted to spiritual practice and religious duties.
Etymology
The term "el monje" comes from the Latin word 'monachus,' which means 'solitary' or 'alone,' reflecting the solitary life monks often led. This Latin term was borrowed into Spanish, maintaining its religious connotation relating to monastic life. Did you know that the word relates to the Greek 'monachos,' meaning 'single' or 'solitary'?
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"El monje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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