monastery
Translation
monastery
Examples
The monks live in the monastery.
The monks live in the monastery.
We visited an ancient monastery in the mountains.
We visited an ancient monastery in the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) monastery a building where monks live The monastery is located on a hill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abbey, priory, convent (for nuns)
Etymology
From Greek 'monasterion', from 'monazein' (to live alone), from 'monos' (alone).
Memory Tips
Monks live in a monastery. Both words start with 'mon-'.