monastery

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Meteora Monastery in Greece

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From Latin monastērium, from Ancient Greek μοναστήριον (monasterion, hermit's cell), from μόνος (monos, alone).

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  • (RP) IPA: /ˈmɒnəstɹi/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈmɑːnəstɛɹi/
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monastery (plural monasteries)

  1. Place of residence for members of a religious community (especially monks).

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