Monk

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌŋk/

Monk (noun)

  1. A man who lives in a religious community, often in a monastery, following strict rules.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Monk

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Monk

  • referring to non-clergy individuals