monk

🇺🇸 /mʌŋk/ 🇬🇧 /mʌŋk/
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noun
C1

A man who is a member of a religious group and lives in a place called a monastery. Monks usually do not get married and do not own personal things.

The monk spent his days in quiet prayer and meditation.

translation

n. A man who is a member of a religious group and lives in a place called a monastery. Monks usually do not get married and do not own personal things.

Word Forms

Plural monks