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    Monastique (en. Monastic)

    /mɔ.nas.tik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to the life of monks or nuns.
    The community adopted a monastic way of life.
    La communauté a adopté un mode de vie monastique.
    Characterized by solitude and meditation.
    He chose to live a monastic existence away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
    Il a choisi de vivre une existence monastique loin du tumulte de la ville.
    Refers to an austere and disciplined lifestyle.
    His schedule became increasingly monastic over the years.
    Son emploi du temps était de plus en plus monastique au fil des ans.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'monasticus', derived from 'monachus' which means monk.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monastic life
    A way of life characterized by withdrawal from society to devote oneself to prayer and meditation.
    vie monastique
    monastery
    A building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns.
    monastère
    monastic rule
    The set of rules governing the life of a monastic community.
    règle monastique

    Related Words

    monk
    Member of a religious community living together under a rule.
    moine
    monasticism
    Monastic lifestyle, characterized by withdrawal from the world.
    monachisme
    cenobitism
    Form of monastic life where monks live in community.
    cénobitisme