monastery

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms 1.4 See also 1.5 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin monastērium < Ancient Greek μοναστήριον (monasterion), “‘hermit's cell’”), from μόνος (monos), “‘alone’”).

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• (RP) IPA: /ˈmɒnəstri/
• (US) IPA: /ˈmɑːnəstɛri/
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[edit] Noun

monastery (plural monasteries)

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

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[edit] Related terms

• monastic
• monasticism

[edit] See also

• convent
• friary
• abbey

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: aemnorsty
• oysterman