Monk
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌŋk/
Monk (noun)
- A man who lives in a religious community, often in a monastery, following strict rules.
- A person who chooses to live alone, often for spiritual reasons, away from society.
Examples
- The monk prayed in the temple every morning.
- A monk often wears simple robes.
Common collocations: Buddhist monk, monk's robe, monastic life, live like a monk, embrace solitude