El monje
Example: El monje vive en el monasterio desde hace muchos años.
Definition
"El monje" refers to a male member of a religious community, especially in Christianity, who lives under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, often residing in a monastery to dedicate his life to prayer and spiritual work.
Etymology
The term "el monje" comes from the Latin word 'monachus', which means 'solitary' or 'monk'. This reflects the original practice of monks living in solitude or small groups, devoted to religious contemplation and asceticism. Did you know that the word traces back to the Greek 'monachos', meaning 'alone'?
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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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