The monastery
Example: The monks live and work in the monastery every day.
Definition
"The monastery" is a building or complex where monks live, work, and worship, usually dedicated to religious life and isolated from the outside world to allow for contemplation and spiritual practice.
Etymology
The word "the monastery" comes from the Greek word 'monastērion,' meaning 'a place to live alone,' derived from 'monos' meaning 'alone.' Did you know that monasteries were originally designed to provide solitude for monks seeking a closer connection to their faith?
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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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