monastic
adjective/məˈnæstɪk/
Frequency rank: #11,759 most common English word
Meaning
relating to monks or monasteries; resembling the simple, disciplined life of a monk.
Example sentence
He chose to live monastic life, spending his days in prayer and quiet study.
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