monk
Translation
monk
Examples
He decided to become a monk.
He decided to become a monk.
The monks lived a simple life in the monastery.
The monks lived a simple life in the monastery.
Grammar Patterns
a monk He lived as a monk for twenty years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friar, brother; Antonyms: nun (female equivalent)
Etymology
From Greek 'monakhos' meaning 'solitary', which comes from 'monos' meaning 'alone'.
Memory Tips
A *monk* lives a *mono* (single, alone) life.